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You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. The housing is friendlier to older adults, more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in outside maintenance. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. 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. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care.