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Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents.