IL — Independent Living
For residents who can largely manage daily life independently.
Continuing Care Retirement Community
CCRC Care Levels
CCRC means Continuing Care Retirement Community. The website describes multiple care levels within one campus.
Three care levels
Care Within One Campus
AL — Assisted Living
For residents who need help with daily activities.
SNC — Skilled Nursing Care
For residents requiring a higher level of nursing or medical support.
Continuity of care
Moving Between Care Levels
- Residents may be able to move between care levels as their needs change
- The model is intended to reduce repeated relocation between separate facilities
- Continuum Care Retirement Communities allow residents to shift between Independent Living and Assisted Living as they age
- Care can increase as residents' needs change while retaining dignity, independence and responsibility