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Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. 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. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person.