Top 7 Senior Living Options

6. Life Plan Communities

Life plan communities, or CCRCs, provide a range of living options from independent living to skilled nursing care on one campus. Contracts differ, with fees that may stay the same or rise with care needs. Some offer financial assistance if residents can't afford fees. Whether a community has a foundation may depend on whether it is not-for-profit or for-profit. Non-profits are usually mission-driven and often faith-based, while for-profits may have shareholders and separate ownership and management.