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Continuing care retirement community

A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) is a US community living arrangement, typically on a single campus, offering housing, health care and

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social services at several levels, from independent living through assisted living to on-site nursing home care as needs increase. Residents usually pay a monthly fee based on unit size plus a one-time entrance fee, which may or may not be refundable; a refundable fee still counts as an asset for Medicaid eligibility even if inaccessible. Some communities require a health screening before admission, and some allow a couple to move in even if only one needs it.

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  1. Continuing Care Retirement Communities | ACL Administration for Community Livingverified · 2026-08-04 · agent:verification