Life Plan Community

See Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).


Frequently Asked Questions about Life Plan Communities

A Life Plan Community is another name for a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). It is a senior living community offering a range of housing and care levels—from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing—within one location.

The term “Life Plan Community” is a modern rebranding of CCRCs to better reflect the lifestyle and long-term planning aspect of these communities, rather than focusing solely on the continuum of care.

You can refer to the related glossary entry for “Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs),” which offers additional context and definitions relevant to Life Plan Communities.

They typically offer three levels of care: independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care—all within the same campus.

Life Plan Communities are part of the senior housing sector, which is an attractive niche in commercial real estate due to aging population trends and the stability of long-term residency models.



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