Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Built Environment (hierarchy name)
4. Settlements and Landscapes (hierarchy name)
5. inhabited places
6. [settlements by occupants]
7. retirement communities

Anotations

Scope note:

Self-contained residential communities which provide extensive services for the complete daily needs of residents, including dining, medical, recreation, entertainment and, possibly, estate care facilities. Distinguished from "continuing care retirement communities" by normally requiring a one-time up-front fee instead of monthly charges, which may be variable over the duration of the residency. For similar facilities for retired people in which the services offered are less comprehensive, use "retirement communities."