Gaslite Villa Convalescent Center

The usual retirement home pattern is that each person or couple in the home has an apartment-style room or suite of rooms. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. 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. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. 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. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care.