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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. Retirement homes are privately owned rental accommodations for seniors who are able to manage and pay for their own care. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. A nursing home is a place of residence for people who require constant nursing care and have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living. Staff is available twenty-four hours a day. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents.