Oakwood Manor

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. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors.