South Hampton Place

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. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. 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. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. 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. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living.