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Retirement communities

Scope note

Use for self-contained residential communities for retired people which provide for most of the daily needs of the residents. For similar facilities offering more comprehensive services, use "life care communities."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008509

Broader Terms used

<settlements by occupants>

Equivalent Terms used

retirement community

Created

13yrs ago

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