Victorian Manor

A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. The housing is friendlier to older adults, more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in outside maintenance. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community.