Franciscan Village

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 emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at 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. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care.