A continuing care retirement community (CCRC), sometimes called a Life Plan Community, offers independent living plus access to a continuum of care, if ever needed. As an independent living resident, you live in your own maintenance-free apartment or cottage. Repairs and grounds keeping are all included. In addition, residents enjoy delicious chef-prepared meals in the community’s dining venues or can cook their own meals in their independent living residence. Should the need arise, residents typically have priority access to short-term rehabilitation and therapy services, assisted living and skilled nursing on-site. Memory care may also be provided at some communities.