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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. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. 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. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences.