Hendersonville Living Center

A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. The housing is friendlier to older adults, more compact, with easier navigation and assistance in outside maintenance. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. There is a wide range of home care services that can help you maintain your independence within the comfort of your own home, from in home help to day care.