Congregate living generally refers to facilities offering older adults the opportunity to reside in private, separate apartment-style units with shared activities available to residents. Examples of some of the available resources for congregate living include:
Senior condominiums and apartments
Retirement homes
Assisted living facilities
Nursing homes
Acute care facilities
Hospice facilities
Senior condominiums and apartments Retirement homes Assisted living facilities Nursing homes Acute care facilities Hospice facilities There are a number of legal protections available to older adults residing in congregate facilities in the province. Each one has its strengths and weaknesses depending upon a variety of factors and circumstances.