How does assisted living different from other types of senior living?
Retirement communities are simply housing for seniors that still maintain all of their independence while nursing homes offer 24 hour supervision and complete care for the elderly that have trouble with everyday tasks. Assisted living is a middle of the road solution that allows residents to maintain their independence and dignity while providing some level of assistance for both medical and daily tasks. Who lives at an assisted living facility? Assisted living residents are usually elderly residents who need assistance with several daily tasks in their lives. They need help with meals, transportation, home maintenance and sometimes hygiene and medication. People suffering from Alzheimer’s, limited mobility and other conditions are good candidates for assisted living. How much does assisted living cost? The cost of assisted living can vary greatly depending location and quality of service, but on average you can expect costs to be around $3,000 per month. Costs are dependent on several
