What is Congregate Housing?

Congregate Housing is similar to independent living except that it usually provides convenience or supportive services like meals, housekeeping, and transportation in addition to rental housing.

These are multiunit housing buildings (private rooms or full apartments) that are restricted to persons over a specified age and that include supportive assistance. Typically, monthly charges include rent and supportive services. Congregate housing does not require licensure or certification by a public agency as personal care services (help with eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring) are not provided or included in the monthly charge. Congregate housing residents may contract privately with community home care agencies to receive personal care and home health care services. Monthly charges may be priced at market rates or subsidized with government assistance.