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What is Independent Living: Services, Cost, & Benefits

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Independent living offers active lifestyles for older adults who don’t need personal care. Learn all there is to know, from what it’s like to picking the right community.

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Independent living offers active lifestyles for older adults who don’t need personal care. Learn all there is to know, from what it’s like to picking the right community.

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Independent Living Services & Features

Housekeeping
Independent living communities typically provide routine housekeeping services, which can include laundry, floor cleaning, and other household chores. Service intervals vary between communities, and associated costs are often included in monthly rent.

 Benefits of Independent Living (TEST H2)

Independent living allows older adults to pursue a more relaxed lifestyle without the responsibilities of home ownership and other daily chores. It offers convenience in a social, senior-friendly community. Adults who choose to live in an independent living retirement community are able to spend more time exploring interests and connecting with friends and loved ones. In fact, independent living offers several perks for active, retired seniors.

Convenience and maintenance-free living (TEST H3)

Household maintenance and chores can be a burden for aging adults. While some may find cooking or gardening therapeutic, other housework — such as bending over to clean floors or climbing ladders to change lightbulbs — can be time-consuming and may lead to unnecessary injuries.

Independent senior living residents don’t need to worry about lawn maintenance, home repairs, or housekeeping. Along with a wide range of amenities, these services are key benefits of independent living along with restaurant-style dining, help with errands, and transportation services.

 

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Top states for Independent Living

8.2
Alabama, AL
335 facilities
6.5
Alaska, AK
39 facilities
8.0
Arizona, AZ
690 facilities
7.7
Arkansas, AR
220 facilities
8.2
California, CA
1998 facilities
7.7
Colorado, CO
505 facilities
8.7
Connecticut, CT
272 facilities
8.3
Delaware, DE
67 facilities
7.9
8.0
Florida, FL
1839 facilities
7.9
Georgia, GA
793 facilities
5.5
Hawaii, HI
58 facilities
7.5
Idaho, ID
171 facilities
8.0
Illinois, IL
1011 facilities
7.9
Indiana, IN
589 facilities
7.5
Iowa, IA
652 facilities
7.9
Kansas, KS
381 facilities
7.8
Kentucky, KY
353 facilities
7.7
Louisiana, LA
150 facilities
8.1
Maine, ME
188 facilities
7.3
Maryland, MD
409 facilities
8.2
Massachusetts, MA
404 facilities
7.9
Michigan, MI
1198 facilities
7.2
Minnesota, MN
1034 facilities
7.7
Mississippi, MS
220 facilities
7.6
Missouri, MO
760 facilities
7.4
Montana, MT
151 facilities
7.6
Nebraska, NE
341 facilities
8.3
Nevada, NV
149 facilities
8.2
New Hampshire, NH
115 facilities
8.1
New Jersey, NJ
441 facilities
8.2
New Mexico, NM
124 facilities
8.1
New York, NY
907 facilities
7.9
North Carolina, NC
799 facilities
6.8
North Dakota, ND
120 facilities
8.0
Ohio, OH
1136 facilities
8.1
Oklahoma, OK
345 facilities
7.4
Oregon, OR
457 facilities
7.8
Pennsylvania, PA
1375 facilities
8.2
Rhode Island, RI
66 facilities
8.2
South Carolina, SC
449 facilities
7.6
South Dakota, SD
168 facilities
8.3
Tennessee, TN
563 facilities
8.4
Texas, TX
1482 facilities
7.9
Utah, UT
196 facilities
8.2
Vermont, VT
80 facilities
8.0
Virginia, VA
608 facilities
7.9
Washington, WA
666 facilities
8.9
West Virginia, WV
62 facilities
7.3
Wisconsin, WI
1327 facilities
4.7
Wyoming, WY
64 facilities

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