FAQ's

What is a CCRC and how is it different from other retirement communities?

A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) is one that provides a continuum of care from independent apartment or cottage living to assisted living and skilled nursing care-depending upon the resident's needs. Seamless in its provision of care and support services, residents may move into our community and move to other living areas as health needs require.

Continuing care is not the same as Life Care whereby all of one's assets are turned over to the retirement community. The House of the Good Shepherd is a "fee for service" community meaning that the monthly service fee and/or daily fees associated with the resident's housing, services and care are charged based on the level or amount of care and services received.

As a licensed CCRC, the House is able to offer various financial plans in terms of its rents and service charges. The resident in an independent apartment may pay a straight monthly rental/service fee amount; or the resident may reduce the amount of the monthly fee by paying an entrance fee. For full details regarding costs and financial options, please schedule an appointment with our marketing team or call for our brochure.