What is the difference between an assisted living community and a nursing home?
Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need a helping hand with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and mobility. Nursing homes are more suited to those who need round-the-clock medical care. The assisted living environment is very much like that of a private home, with features such as carpeting, lamps (rather than fluorescent lighting), comfortable furniture in a variety of cozy “living rooms” and residential decor. Nursing homes tend to be much more institutional in appearance.
