Browning Residence

Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. 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 is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home.