Continuing Care Retirement Communities | CCRC

💡 Why Seniors Choose CCRCs

Here are some of the most common reasons older adults consider this option:

  • Security and Continuity: You don’t have to face another big move later in life. Care is already available when and if you need it.

  • Stress-Free Living: No more home repairs, yardwork, or snow shoveling. You can focus on the activities and friendships that bring joy.

  • Social Connection: Loneliness is one of today’s biggest health risks for aging adults. CCRC life offers easy companionship, programs, and a sense of belonging.

  • Financial Predictability: Many CCRCs operate on a contract system — you pay an entrance fee and a predictable monthly cost that covers dining, care, and amenities. While each model differs, the goal is long-term stability and protection from major care-cost spikes.

🕊️ How a Certified Senior Advisor Helps

As a CSA® and real estate professional, my job isn’t just about finding a property — it’s about helping you shape the lifestyle that fits who you are right now and supports who you’re becoming.

When it comes to CCRCs, that means:

  • Explaining the different financial and care contract options — and connecting you with trusted fiduciaries to review them.

  • Coordinating community tours so you can experience the atmosphere firsthand.

  • Helping you understand how to transition from your current home — emotionally, logistically, and financially — at your own pace.

  • Encouraging open family discussions so that everyone is informed and supportive.

My role is to help you move with confidence, not pressure. Whether you decide on a CCRC now, later, or not at all, having the knowledge gives you control.

“I help families make housing decisions lovingly, with clarity and teamwork.”

🌟 Final Thought

Moving to a CCRC isn’t about “needing care.” It’s about choosing community before you have to choose care.

It’s about living where help, friendship, and comfort are already in place — long before you actually need them.

So when you picture your years ahead — laughter over lunch, safety when you sleep, and independence that stretches far longer because it’s supported — know that a CCRC may just be the setting where all of that comes together beautifully

Warm regards,

Jeremy Hickling / CSA®, Broker, CAPS
Certified Senior Advisor & Real Estate Transition Specialist
📞 425.894.4316
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