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Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. The housing is friendlier to older adults, more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in outside maintenance. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. 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. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults.