Description:
A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides housing, services and health care (including long-term care) to people of retirement age. The community must provide increasing levels of care beginning with independent living. CCRCs offer a contract that is signed when the person first enters the community. The type of services provided depends upon this contract. There is generally a substantial entrance fee. Monthly fees are also charged. CCRCs are regulated by the NJ Department of Community Affairs. The nursing home facilities are licensed by the NJ Department of Health.