Nursing homes offer a more extensive level of medical care, usually for frail seniors with numerous health care requirements. Assisted Living communities — or Assisted Living within a Life Plan/Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) — are intended for people who are generally able to care for themselves except for a few activities with which they require help — for example, preparing meals, dressing, bathing, or performing household chores. Assisted Living services are also helpful for people who are sometimes confused or experiencing sporadic memory challenges.