Commitment to Residents A philosophy of care in which physical and chemical restraints are used minimally or not at all. A volunteer program. An active resident council or some type of resident participation program that enables residents to recommend changes within the home. A resident's bill of rights or stated policy that identifies and respects residents' individual rights. Assisted living residences are designed to meet special personal-service and housing needs, and often health care needs as well.
Choices vary from single or double rooms to suites or apartments.
Assisted living residences, also referred to as personal care, residential care, or domiciliary care, may be part of a retirement community, nursing home, elderly housing, or they may stand alone. The goal of assisted living is to help you continue living as independently as possible. If you decide that an assisted living facility is the best option for yourself or a family member, visit a few facilities. Know what services the facility provides, and if these services are provided by the facility's employees, or if arrangements are made with other agencies. Find out what kinds of activities and recreation are available, and how often they are offered.