Canterbury House

Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. 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. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care.