What is an Assisted Living community?
Assisted living is a long-term care option for seniors who need a level of assistance higher than that of a retirement community, but not as extensive as a nursing home or hospital. It provides an independent senior housing lifestyle with customized assistance while still enabling seniors to have control over their own lives and the activities in which they participate. Assisted living facilities – which can be found as part of a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), nursing home, or as independent communities – maintain a focus on independence, not dependence.
There are several forms of housing options available to seniors. One of the more popular forms of housing are assisted living communities. These communities are licensed by the state they are located in and provide a combination of housing and personalized services designed to meet the specific needs of the residents that live there. Residents are allowed to live independently and make several choices which meet their needs and wants.
There are several types of housing options available to seniors. One of the more popular is Assisted Living. These communities are licensed by the state and provide a combination of housing and personalized services designed to meet the specific needs of the residents. Residents may live independently and make several choices which meet their needs and wants.
An assisted living community provides a special combination of housing and personalized care services designed to assist individuals requiring help with activities of daily living. Assisted Living allows people in need to retain their dignity, privacy and as much control as possible over their own lives in a homelike setting. Care is provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on a scheduled and as-needed basis, in a way that promotes maximum independence for each resident, often involving the resident’s family, neighbors, and friends. While there are various types of assisted living communities, NCALA supports a residential model that is flexible in design and operation, and which provides quality care services to people of all income levels. Most assisted living residents are in their mid-80s and need assistance with basic activities, such as bathing and dressing, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping, and transportation. Often, residents move to an assisted living community when
