Life Care Community
/ˈlaɪf ˌkɛr kəˈmjunɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A residential facility providing a continuum of health care services including independent living, assisted living, and nursing care, typically under a single contract protecting residents from rising care costs.
She moved into a life care community to ensure she would have access to medical and personal care as needed.
Forms
- life care community
- life care communities
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Commentary
Contracts for life care communities often include provisions guaranteeing care availability and price stability, important to note in contract drafting and resident protection.
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