Older AdultsContinuing Care Retirement Community
UPMC's Continuing Care Retirement Community Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a full continuum of long-term care options on one campus for a fixed monthly fee. These long-term care options include independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care. There are many variations of plans and covered benefits, but most CCRCs require an entry fee and operate on a life care contract for long-term care services. While the services may vary from one CCRC to another, the fee primarily covers room and board. CCRCs are regulated by the Departments of Health and Public Welfare. CCRCs have their own accrediting agency, Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, in addition to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO). The Continuing Care Accreditation Commission is an independent entity that accredits only those communities that meet or exceed its standards of excellence. CCRCs attract a much younger population than other types of senior housing options and offer amenities such as golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, and, sometimes, specialized facilities for Alzheimer’s and hospice patients.
UPMC Continuing Care Retirement Community Properties
Accessing Continuing Care Retirement Community The Pennsylvania Insurance Department provides a directory of licensed continuing care communities throughout the state.
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