Bethel Lutheran Home

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. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. 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. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person.