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Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. 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.