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Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. 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. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home.