Some additional senior housing terms are used to describe options available in many parts of the country, including in St. Louis, Missouri. Some of the following senior services are not usually thought of as "senior housing" by strict definition (such as adult day care services), but actually do provide much of the same type of assistance provided by more traditional senior housing providers.

Senior Housing Terms and Options:

Adult Daycare Services or Day Treatment:

Adult day care can be a bridge for those who wish to remain in their homes but need assistance and personal-care, and can no longer cook for themselves.  Adult day care also provides respite for families and frequently serves as an "outing" for persons seldom able to leave their homes.

Senior Housing - Congregate Living:

This type of senior housing option may be available to individuals who want to share activities and frequently one meal per day.  Also, many times, housekeeping is also provided.

Senior Housing- Continuing Care Retirement Communities:

This senior housing option is when a continuum of services are offered such as independent living cottages or apartments, assisted-living and a nursing facility on-site or nearby.  Some charge an entrance/membership fee (or endowment) that can vary by life expectancy.  The price range is frequently between $2000 and $150,000 plus, which enables reduced monthly rates.  Some fees are partially refundable according to prearranged published terms.  Some guarantee lifetime continued-care for as long as you reside in the community.

Senior Housing-Extended Care/Subacute Care Hospital Rooms:

Some hospitals offer private rooms on a temporary basis for those who cannot go home, but who do not want to move into a continuing care nursing facility.

Senior Housing-Independent Living:

This is a broad term encompassing many different types of senior housing including independent living within a congregate housing arrangement, meaning that a person maintains their own living area and attends to their own personal care needs.

Senior Housing-Retirement Community:

This is senior housing for older adults with amenities such as transportation and social activities.  Onsite meals, banking, health screenings, pharmacy and sundry shopping may be available.  All require monthly rental fees with varying lease terms, security deposits and rental agreements.  There are both profit and nonprofit facilities.

Senior Housing-Subsidized Apartments:

Some senior housing options may be available to persons who meet low income qualifications. Government programs may pay additional housing cost that exceed 30-30% of an individual's income.  However, there may be a very long waiting lists in some areas for these senior housing options.

Some information provided by Older Adults... The Resource Guide by the Breakthrough Coalition

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