Village Convalescent Center

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. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with activities of daily living. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults.