St Francis Apartments

Senior Living - info and advice for older adults. Senior Housing - find independent and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement communities, and other elderly care. Assisted Living communities are regulated and licensed at the US state level. Retirement villages and retirement communities, unlike retirement homes, offer separate and autonomous homes for residents. Generally, retirement homes are designed for seniors who need minimal to moderate support with their daily living activities. 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. A retirement home differs from a nursing home primarily in the level of medical care given.