Maureen Guest Home

Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home.