Triniteam Caregivers

Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. 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. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given. Nursing Home residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given.