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Assisted Living

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for individuals who need various levels of medical and personal care. These facilities provide a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.

1. Overview

Assisted living facilities are designed to provide residents with a home-like environment while offering assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. These facilities are intended for individuals who are unable to live independently but do not require the intensive care provided by a nursing home.

Residents typically live in their own apartments or rooms and share common areas. Services are generally available 24 hours a day to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs. Staff members are trained to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and to coordinate services from outside healthcare providers.

1. Services Provided

Assisted living facilities offer a wide range of services, which can include:

- Personal care services: Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. - Housekeeping and laundry: Regular cleaning and laundry services. - Meals: Three meals a day, often served in a common dining area. - Medication management: Assistance with taking medications as prescribed. - Social and recreational activities: Programs designed to promote social interaction and mental stimulation. - Transportation: Scheduled transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and other activities.

1. Benefits

The benefits of assisted living include:

- Independence: Residents maintain a level of independence while receiving the care they need. - Safety and security: Facilities are designed to provide a safe environment with staff available 24/7. - Social interaction: Opportunities for socialization with peers through organized activities and communal living. - Personalized care: Care plans tailored to the individual needs of each resident.

1. Considerations

When choosing an assisted living facility, it is important to consider factors such as location, cost, services offered, and the facility's reputation. It is also important to visit the facility, meet the staff, and talk to current residents and their families.

1. Regulations

Assisted living facilities are regulated at the state level, and the regulations can vary widely. Most states require facilities to be licensed and to adhere to specific standards of care and safety.

Also see[edit]

- Nursing home - Independent living - Long-term care - Home care - Geriatrics

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+Assisted Living
-[[File:Assisted living outside cville (4905343482).jpg|thumb|Assisted living]]
-Facility-based long-term care services include: board and care homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and continuing care retirement communities.
-Some facilities have only housing and housekeeping, but many also provide personal care and medical services. Many facilities offer special programs for people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.
+[[File:NordiaAssistedLivingJan212022 03.jpg|thumb|An example of an assisted living facility.]]
+[[File:All Saints Assisted Living - panoramio.jpg|thumb|Another view of an assisted living community.]]
-== Board and Care Homes ==
+Assisted living is a type of housing designed for individuals who need various levels of medical and personal care. These facilities provide a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.
-Board and care homes, also called residential care facilities or group homes, are small private facilities, usually with 20 or fewer residents. Rooms may be private or shared. Residents receive personal care and meals and have staff available around the clock. Nursing and medical care usually are not provided on site.
-== Assisted Living ==
+## Overview
-Assisted living is for people who need help with daily care, but not as much help as a nursing home provides. Assisted living facilities range in size from as few as 25 residents to 120 or more. Typically, a few "levels of care" are offered, with residents paying more for higher levels of care.
-Assisted living residents usually live in their own apartments or rooms and share common areas. They have access to many services, including up to three meals a day; assistance with personal care; help with medications, housekeeping, and laundry; 24-hour supervision, security, and on-site staff; and social and recreational activities. Exact arrangements vary from state to state.
+Assisted living facilities are designed to provide residents with a home-like environment while offering assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. These facilities are intended for individuals who are unable to live independently but do not require the intensive care provided by a nursing home.
-== Nursing Homes ==
+Residents typically live in their own apartments or rooms and share common areas. Services are generally available 24 hours a day to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs. Staff members are trained to provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and to coordinate services from outside healthcare providers.
-Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Their services focus on medical care more than most assisted living facilities. These services typically include nursing care, 24-hour supervision, three meals a day, and assistance with everyday activities. Rehabilitation services, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available.
-Some people stay at a nursing home for a short time after being in the hospital. After they recover, they go home. However, most nursing home residents live there permanently because they have ongoing physical or mental conditions that require constant care and supervision.
+## Services Provided
-To look for and compare nursing homes in your area, see Medicare's Nursing Home Compare. Also get tips for choosing a nursing home.
+Assisted living facilities offer a wide range of services, which can include:
-== Continuing Care Retirement Communities ==
+- '''Personal care services''': Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
-Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also called life care communities, offer different levels of service in one location. Many of them offer independent housing (houses or apartments), assisted living, and skilled nursing care all on one campus. Healthcare services and recreation programs are also provided.
+- '''Housekeeping and laundry''': Regular cleaning and laundry services.
+- '''Meals''': Three meals a day, often served in a common dining area.
+- '''Medication management''': Assistance with taking medications as prescribed.
+- '''Social and recreational activities''': Programs designed to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
+- '''Transportation''': Scheduled transportation for shopping, medical appointments, and other activities.
-In a CCRC, where you live depends on the level of service you need. People who can no longer live independently move to the assisted living facility or sometimes receive home care in their independent living unit. If necessary, they can enter the CCRC's nursing home.
+## Benefits
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+The benefits of assisted living include:
+- '''Independence''': Residents maintain a level of independence while receiving the care they need.
+- '''Safety and security''': Facilities are designed to provide a safe environment with staff available 24/7.
+- '''Social interaction''': Opportunities for socialization with peers through organized activities and communal living.
+- '''Personalized care''': Care plans tailored to the individual needs of each resident.
+## Considerations
+When choosing an assisted living facility, it is important to consider factors such as location, cost, services offered, and the facility's reputation. It is also important to visit the facility, meet the staff, and talk to current residents and their families.
+## Regulations
+Assisted living facilities are regulated at the state level, and the regulations can vary widely. Most states require facilities to be licensed and to adhere to specific standards of care and safety.
+==Also see==
+- [[Nursing home]]
+- [[Independent living]]
+- [[Long-term care]]
+- [[Home care]]
+- [[Geriatrics]]
+{{Assisted living}}
+[[Category:Senior housing]]
+[[Category:Healthcare]]
+[[Category:Social care]]