What do the different categories of Senior Housing Options mean?
When many people think of long-term residential care, they think only of nursing homes. Nursing homes serve a specific area of need, but there are also other types of communities that are not considered nursing homes but that may very well meet your or your loved one’s care needs. Generally, there are five basic categories of long-term care residential communities: nursing homes, Alzheimer’s care facilities, assisted living communities, independent living communities, and continuing care retirement communities. In addition, Home health care services cover a broad range of services, including skilled nursing and non-skilled companionship provided in your home. The level of care and services, cost, and options for financing your or your loved one’s residency varies greatly by category and even within each category.With respect to the cost of care, communities generally charge a basic monthly fee for room, meals and often some personal care.
