Such facilities, generally sponsored by religious organizations, fraternal groups or community-based agencies, are governed by volunteer boards of trustees who are committed to caring for the needs of older people. The range of offerings is tremendous and can accommodate those who simply want the benefits of community to those who need a high level of care. Assisted Living Facility 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 one continue living as independently as possible. This type of community offers a long-term contract providing for housing, services and health care, usually all on one site. Services are tailored to individual needs, but typically include nursing and other health services, meals, housekeeping, transportation, personal assistance and recreational and educational activities. Within the CCRC category, are life care facilities which meet higher standards regarding fees and covered services.