Mattie Younkin Manor

Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. 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. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. The housing is friendlier to older adults, more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in outside maintenance. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care.