Golden Age Nursing Home

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. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. 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. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes.