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Housing Options
When elderly people can no longer stay in their homes, there are several different housing options available to them. The Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System connects seniors with resources that can provide detailed information about facilities, their costs and their services. The different types of senior housing include:
- Affordable or subsidized housing - usually consists of rental apartments offered to seniors or the disabled who meet income guidelines and limits; does not offer any external medical services, however, some sites may offer group meals or housekeeping services for an additional fee
- Assisted living facilities - promote independence and dignity for residents by offering housing, health care and personal support; they have staff available 24 hours a day and provide a range of personal care services, such as assistance with medication, bathing, grooming, dressing and other daily activities; some have specialized dementia-care units which offer additional services for those with cognitive impairments
- Continuing care retirement communities - provide independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing services all in one location or campus; they are required to provide a continuum of care to meet the needs of the residents as they age
- Retirement communities - living communities, which usually consist of houses, apartments or condominiums, are specifically designed for active, independent older people who are at least 55 years of age or older; typically provide only social and recreational activities with no or very limited medical services
- Skilled nursing facilities or long-term care facilities - also known as nursing homes, provide 24 hour medical care under the supervision of licensed nurses; medical services include physical and occupational therapy, wound care, management of chronic conditions and rehabilitation; recreational activities, spiritual and social services, and personal care are also offered
The Healthy Aging Program at Atlantic Health System suggests the following helpful resources to help seniors find information on housing options:
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
703-894-1805
Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute
Offers inpatient, subacute and outpatient services to individuals coping with medical issues, including stroke, major multiple trauma, neurological disorders, amputation, orthopedic injuries, spinal cord injuries, wounds, polyarthritis and hip fractures.
973-971-4481
Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ)
609-890-8700
Housing Authority of the Town of Morristown
973-538-6343
Medicare Nursing Home Compare
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Morris County Housing Authority
973-540-0389
Morris View Healthcare Center
973-285-2800
Newton Housing Authority
973-383-5191
State of New Jersey – Division of Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing
609-633-9060
Summit Housing Authority
908-273-6413
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
973-622-790
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