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Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. A place in a retirement home can be paid for on a rental basis, like an apartment, or can be bought in perpetuity on the same basis as a condominium. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. Some facilities provide minor help with medications as well. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults.