Westridge

Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. Independent living is a general name for any housing arrangement designed exclusively for seniors. More than two-thirds of the states use the licensure term assisted living. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. 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. Assisted living comes by many names, such as residential care, board and care, or group homes. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. A nursing home, convalescent home, Skilled Nursing Unit, care home or rest home provides a specific type of care for its residents. Assisted living is a philosophy of care and services promoting independence and dignity.