FAQ

PHYSICAL

       Fitness Center

• 4 or More Cardio Exercise Machines (Treadmill, Stationary Bike, Elliptical, Rowing, etc.)
  
   
• 4 or More Strength Machines (Circuit Series Machines – Arms, Legs, Back, Abs, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More Sets of Free Weights (Dumbbells, Kettlebells, etc.)
  
   
• 3 or More Weekly Group Fitness Classes (Aerobics, Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Tai Chi, etc.)
  
  
• 1 or more Full-Time (FT) or Part-Time (PT) Personal Trainers/Instructors (Paid or Volunteer)

       Aquatic Center

• 1 or More Swimming Pools (indoor or outdoor)
  
   
• 3 or More Regular Group Water Exercise Classes (water aerobics, aqua jogging, aqua-zumba, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More FT or PT Aquatics Trainers/Instructors (Paid or Volunteer)
  

       Culinary Services

• 2 or More On-Site Dining Venues (Formal Dining, Grill, Bistro, Coffee Shop, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More Convenience Stores (for Basic Food Supplies, Snacks, etc.)
  
  
• 1 or More Trained Chefs (Executive Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or Head Chef)

• 1 or More Weekly On-Site Cultural Arts Performances (Concert, Drama, Movie, Dance, Fine Arts, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More Monthly trips to Off-site Cultural Arts Performances (Concert, Ballet, Drama, Museum, etc.)
  
  
• 1 or More On-site Large Group Venues (Auditorium, Performing Arts Center, etc.)
  
  
• 1 or More FT or PT Cultural Activities Directors (Paid or Volunteer)

• 3 or More Weekly Educational Classes (Life-Long Learning Courses, Virtual Field Trips, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More On-Site Classroom Venues (Wired for Video/Audio Presentations)
  
   
• 1 or More On-Site Libraries/Resource Centers with FT or PT Librarian (Paid or Volunteer)
  
  
• 1 or More FT or PT Educational Activities Directors (Paid or Volunteer)

• 1 or More Weekly On-site Religious Services
  
   
• 1 or More On-Site Religious Meeting Venues (Chapel, Meditation Room, etc.)
  
  
• 1 or More FT or PT Chaplains/Ministers/Spiritual Directors (Paid or Volunteer)

• 1 or More Weekly Opportunities to Volunteer On and Off-Site (Serve, Teach, Tutor, Mentor)
  
   
• 1 or More On-Site Vocational Services Venues (Business Center, Computer Room, etc.)
  
   
• 1 or More FT or PT Volunteer Coordinators (Paid or Volunteer)

A. Senior-oriented communities are eligible to apply if 50 – 100% of their living units are classified as ILU (Independent Living Units) – such as Active Adult Communities, CCRCs, Life Plan Communities, or Life Care Communities.

A. Communities are not eligible to apply if 50 – 100% of their living units are classified as ALU (Assisted Living Units), MCU (Memory Care Units), and/or NCU (Nursing Care Units)

A. We can pre-certify communities as Retirement Resorts based on their plans and philosophy of healthy living. We invite you to apply for pre-certification as soon as your project is ready for pre-marketing.

A. In order to maintain our credibility as an independent organization providing an unbiased service to Seniors, we do not charge a fee for Certification or for our Standard Listing. An optional paid Premium Profile is available to Certified communities.

A. In most cases, communities can be certified based on websites, photos, documents, and phone interviews, and on-site visits are not required. However, if an application for certification is not approved, the community has the right to appeal the decision, and pay for an on-site visit by a certification specialist.

A. Certification lasts for one year. Communities are re-certified on a yearly basis.