In Niagara, all are rentals . Provides an self-contained apartment, much like any unit in a normal apartment building. One or two bedrooms along with appliances are usually included. As the need arises, supportive services from staff in the building are available to help.
Help includes light housekeeping, assistance with getting up or personal care like bathing.
If more extensive help is required it usually means that a different type of building is necessary, either in assisted care or long term care. Meals are not necessarily a feature. For example, if a senior were to fall and break a hip, it would normally mean a hospital stay followed by nursing home care. In this case, support would be available in the home. The care is flexible, adapting to the needs of the resident rather than the resident moving to a building that is set up for a particular kind of care.