For Senior Citizens Board and care homes are also known as Adult Care Homes, Adult Foster Care Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, Personal Care Operations, Residental Care Facilities, Sheltered Care Homes, or Independent Living Facilities.
Some homes offer more extensive services than others.
For an additional fee, you may receive assistance in personal care, such as bathing or grooming. Some provide for social, recreational, and spiritual needs of the residents. The cost of living in a board and care home varies with the location and the services provided. It is important to visit a home before you decide to move in. Look at the private room you may occupy.