A major question for those who are considering an independent living community is how to meet their future health care needs. It is important to have a specific plan covering various contingencies.
Another question may be whether to select a fee-for-service arrangement or an all-inclusive fee. Fee-for-service may appear at first to be the more economical choice, but if a resident expects to use several of the available services, an all-inclusive fee could turn out to be a better buy.
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