Coverage structure
Contracts may bundle future care more extensively, charge modified rates, or use fee-for-service pricing. Provider terminology varies, so read the operative provisions.
Decision guide
CCRC contract types
The label matters less than the actual obligations and covered services.
Transfer rules
Review assessment authority, priority access, transfer locations, temporary absences, outside care, and whether a desired care setting is guaranteed or subject to availability.
Professional review
Have qualified legal and financial advisers review the agreement, disclosures, refund security, termination terms, and estate implications before signing.
Official sources and next step
Rules, data, and individual eligibility can change. Check the dated official source and confirm the facility, contract, clinical fit, and payment details directly.