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A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities.