Call the Area Agency on Aging near you for specifics. If your mother has fallen or can't get to a telephone, the PERS will transmit a signal that's routed to a response center. Adult-daycare centers in many neighborhoods provide social activities and meals along with health care and social services. Safety features might include lever-style door handles, grab bars in the tub, and pullout kitchen cabinets. There are at least 31 flavors of senior housing.
Facilities calling themselves the same thing can be very different.
In general, options are independent living, assisted living, continuing-care retirement communities, and nursing homes. Independent living is for seniors of sound mind and body who are looking for opportunities to socialize, to eat some meals with a group, and to get help with housekeeping. Some communities allow you to bring in caregivers to avoid moving to assisted living. Assisted living is for those who can no longer live independently. Services typically include help with bathing, dressing, and toileting as well as meals, laundry, and housekeeping.