Introduction: China is one of the world’s fastest-aging countries. Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) have emerged as a viable option for accommodating and serving older adults. However, Chinese CCRCs are still in the early stages, and comprehensive research on resident well-being is still deficient. The study aims to assess how well residents in CCRCs are faring in terms of their psychological and physical health, considering China’s aging population and changing societal structures.Methods: After a thorough literature review to pinpoint relevant well-being measures in psychological and physical health, the study implemented a survey to capture residents’ experiences and perceptions, and subsequently analyzed how well-being correlates with demographic characteristics.Results and discussion: The results show that while Chinese CCRCs can enhance residents’ well-being through personalized care and social activities, challenges such as psychological distress and declining physical health remain. Demographic factors, including living situation and length of stay, also affect residents’ well-being. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing research and evaluation to guide evidence-based practices and improve CCRCs continuously. Overall, it offers a comprehensive analysis of the wellbeing of Chinese CCRCs residents, shedding light on both psychological and physical health aspects and providing valuable insights for enhancing CCRCs design, implementation, and evaluation in China and elsewhere.

Most older individuals prefer to age in place during their later years; however, achieving this aspiration presents significant challenges. Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORCs) represent a potential option for promoting healthy aging, both from the perspective of meeting seniors’ real needs and cost-effectiveness. This article aims to analyze the distribution of NORCs in Australia and compares census data from 2011 to 2021 to understand the overall distribution patterns and changes across the nation, by providing a localized analysis of the hotspot distribution of NORCs in eight Greater Capital Cities. The study employs methods of geovisualization, Global Moran’s I, and Getis-Ord Gi* analysis to examine the spatial correlations and clustering effects of NORCs. The results indicate that NORCs are rapidly growing in Australia, with their distribution primarily influenced by sea change and urbanization. Understanding the trends in NORC distribution can assist the government in developing effective and localized policies and interventions to help older Australians to better age in place.

Background: As global ageing accelerates, countries worldwide are increasingly facing social and economic challenges posed by rising older populations. Many nations are responding by optimizing healthcare systems, strengthening community-based ageing models, and promoting healthy ageing policies. The Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NORC) is gaining recognition as a promising approach due to its cost efficiency and ability to meet diverse ageing-related needs. However, systematic research on the service models of NORCs remains scarce. Objective: This study aims to systematically examine the service offerings of Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Supportive Service Programs (NORC-SSPs) and analyze how these programs contribute to supporting ageing in place. Methods: A qualitative content analysis was conducted on official website information from 60 NORC-SSPs in New York State. Service categories were identified, coded, and compared across different geographic and structural contexts. Results: The analysis shows that education, healthcare management, and recreational activities are the most frequently provided services, with health-related services playing a central role in supporting older adults to age in place. Differences in service priorities were also observed between rural and non-rural settings, as well as between vertical and horizontal built environments, reflecting the adaptability of NORC-SSPs to varying community conditions. Conclusions: By identifying key service characteristics, this study provides insights for policymakers and practitioners in Australia and other countries seeking to implement sustainable, community-based models of ageing support. Grounded in the concept of “ageing in place”, the findings contribute to the development of inclusive and flexible service systems for older adults.