Valley View Apartments

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. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity. Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Each state licensing agency has its own definition of the term it uses to describe assisted living.