Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. Other licensure terms used for this philosophy of care include Residential Care Home, Assisted Care Living Facilities, and Personal Care Homes. Independent Living Communities enable residents to live as independently as possible, while providing certain services and social activities. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. Nursing Home residents in a skilled nursing facility may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies following an accident or illness. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes.