There are many different terms when talking about Long Term Care. Nursing Homes are used interchangeably with Long Term Care, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Facility. However, they are all different services. Long Term Care usually begins in the home, when a loved one is diagnosed with a chronic illness. When it becomes too difficult for family members to cover the daily ins and outs of care, a choice will be made to hire in-home help, known as “home care” or to move their loved one to a care facility. A Nursing home offers around the clock care, supervision, assistance with daily activities and aid with doctor prescribed treatments. Home care and home health services provide these services in the comfort of the home.