What is the difference between assisted living and care facilities?
There are a wide range of living facilities currently available. Some, referred to under the terms of this initiative as ‘assisted living’ facilities, provide only basic supports, such as meals and housecleaning, and are unable to provide their residents with nursing and other health support. A “care facility” on the other hand, is defined under the terms of this initiative as being a facility that does provide supervision and support from other health professionals such as nurses.
There are a wide range of living facilities currently available. Some, referred to under the terms of this initiative as ‘assisted living’ facilities, provide only basic supports such as meals and housecleaning, and do not provide their residents with nursing and other health support. A “care facility” on the other hand, is defined under the terms of this initiative as being a facility that does provide supervision and support from other health professionals such as nurses.
