Gardens At St Elizabeth

Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. 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. 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. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given.