What is the difference between an Assisted Living Facility and Nursing Home?
Nursing homes are designed to care for very frail people who are not able to care for themselves and have numerous health care requirements. Assisted living facilities are designed to assist elderly persons who are able to care for themselves except for a few activities. Assisted living facilities are often deemed necessary when a person needs help preparing meals, bathing, dressing, and performing household chores. Seniors who sometimes experience confusion or memory problems also sometimes require an assisted living facility.
