Family-Type Home A community residence whose homeowner family is approved to admit and care for up to four persons unrelated to them. Services provided include 24- hour supervision, meals, personal care, social activities, social services, and transportation. Family-Type Homes are licensed and regulated by the County Department of Social Services. Adult Home An Adult Home facility is built and approved to house and care for five or more persons. Services provided include 24- hour supervision, meals, personal care, social activities, social services, and transportation.
Nursing homes provide skilled nursing services and chronic custodial care.
They are licensed and regulated by the New York State Department of Health. Contact your local Area Agency on Aging for a list of nursing homes in your area. They can also give you information on how to choose a nursing home that meets your needs. Depending on who cares for you, where you receive care, and how long you need long term care, your cost can range from very little to hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you require only a bit of assistance with bathing or dressing, if you need assistance for a relatively short time, and if your family members take you into their own home, the cost of long term care may not be a huge drain on your finances.