It's often for people to say nursing home instead of senior living community when looking for a home for a senior. Now be aware, nursing homes and senior living communities are not the same.
A nursing home provides 24/7 high-level of care, and a senior living community will provide different care levels based on needs. A retirement home will provide activities of daily living.
Nursing Homes
Around the clock monitoring
Hospital-like care
Provide short rehab care
Several therapy services
Help with daily tasks
Was recently in hospital
Senior Living Communities
Provide no to high levels of care
Minimal to maximum assistance with daily task
Those with social or active lifestyle
Can maintain independence
Residential setting
Permanent stay
If a senior becomes ill or has an injury they typically go from hospital then into a nursing home. Once well enough they can move to a senior living community.
Ready to find out how we can help with your senior living placement? Start the process with one of our representatives by submitting our Inquiry Form.
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