How do assisted living homes differ from nursing homes?
Assisted living homes are facilities with the primary purpose of providing a short or long term supervision, protective environment. Assisted living homes concentrate on promoting wellness, retaining abilities, stimulating companionship and enjoyment of life in a homelike setting. Residents benefit from basic health monitoring and management, including medication supervision. Professional medical resources are obtained in the area where the facility is located. The cost may be approximately a 30-50% savings over average nursing home costs.
