An assisted living facility, also referred to as a residential care facility, is a long-term senior care residence that provides support care services such as personal care, medication management, meals and transportation.  Assisted living care is intended to allow seniors to preserve the highest level of independence possible while receiving assistance with certain daily activities.  Assisted living services can be personalized to ensure that each resident’s care is appropriate to their current needs; and at any time, increasing needs in a particular area can be provided to ensure consistency in lifestyle and comfort.

Typical standard assisted living services include:

• Access to health care and medical services customized to specific needs
• Assistance with daily activities (ADLs) such as bathing, eating, grooming, dressing, toileting and walking
• 24-hour emergency services
• Three meals a day, housekeeping and laundry services
• Transportation
• Exercise, social and recreation programs
• Medication management with or without medication assistance
• Some medical services

Independent living communities, also known as retirement homes, retirement communities or senior housing, offer a wide range of benefits for seniors looking to preserve their independent lifestyle.  These types of retirement accommodations offer apartment or condominium style homes within an age restricted or 55+ community.

As an overview, here are some examples of the many features, amenities and services independent senior housing communities offer:

• Private studio, 1,  2, or 3 bedroom apartment homes or cottages
• Maintenance-free living
• Full-service restaurant-style dining
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Personal or community transportation
• Hair salons/Spa/Barber shops
• Fitness centers/Tennis courts/Swimming Pool/Golf course/Activity rooms
• Libraries/Computer labs
• Community Gathering Areas/Outdoor Patios/Resident Gardens
• Guest Accommodations/Parking
• Social, Cultural and Educational Programs
• Group outings
• Book clubs/Card games
• Wine & cheese parties/Happy Hour
• Walking clubs
• Spiritual & religious programs/ Educational classes/Guest speakers/Seminars
• Onsite travel services
• 24-Hour Staffing/ Lifeline-style emergency response systems

Memory care or dementia care facilities are especially designed to care for people who have been diagnosed with memory loss and need help with activities of daily living (ADLs).  Memory care environments are intended for those that need help with ADLs, such as bathing, feeding, grooming and dressing, but still want a level of independence. They provide a safe and secure living environment with professional staff that is trained to care for those with memory loss.  Memory care units have 24-hour support staff and are usually on a locked and alarmed premise to assure no one wanders off.  Dementia facilities will have common areas for meals, activities and socialization. Daily activities are planned that help residents with their memory.  Often the daily activities are specially developed to allow residents to associate with some of their favorite interests or hobbies.  

In general, basic services provided by all memory care communities will include:

• Private or semi-private rooms in a secured area designed to keep residents safe from wandering
• Daily meal preparation
• Housekeeping and laundry service
• Medication management and assistance with taking medication
• Exercise and physical therapy activities
• Recreational and social activities
• 24-hour staff and personal assistance

Residential care homes are referred to by a variety of different names, including adult care homes, residential care facilities or communities, personal care homes and care homes.  Care homes are residential facilities that provide individualized service to small groups of older adults. These adult care homes provide housing, dining services, medication management and administration, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).  These types of care homes typically provide a level of care and supervision for seniors who are unable to live by themselves but who do not need 24-hour nursing care. They are considered non-medical facilities and are not required to have a full medical staff, although some employ registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants or healthcare aides as a precaution.

Residential care homes provide older adults with supervised care, meals, activities and health management services. Services provided at an adult care home may differ from state to state due to licensing regulations, but generally include the following:

• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Medication management and administration
• Social and recreational activities
• Transportation
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided daily
• Mobility assistance
• Personal care and grooming assistance
• Access to health and medical services
• 24-hour security and assistance

Provides Care and Services as an Assisted Living, Independent Living, Residential Care Home, and Memory Care.

Accepts Hospice Care.

Monthly Fees Range From $3,000 to $6,000.

Does Not Accept Medicaid.