Read the discussion below. Send us your questions. Rhonda Buckner is our expert. Thanks, glad to be here. Assisted Living is a whole range of residential options that fills the gap between independent living and nursing care.
Nursing homes provide skilled nursing care.
Assisted Living communities provide support and supervision which may include meals, laundry,help with medication, transportation recreation and a whole host of other services. Retirement communities are a generic name and may refer to assisted living or may refer to independent living. Assisted living is often referred to as a social model and nursing homes as a medical model. People don't take enough time to find the right place. I recommend multiple visits.