Union Square Resident Counsel

A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. 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. 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 is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. 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. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care.