What kinds of long-term care facilities are available?
“Nursing home” is commonly used when referring to any long-term care facility, but there are several kinds of long-term care facilities. Each provides different levels of medical care, personal assistance, and programs and support services. The quality and costs of care and services at long-term care facilities vary widely, and options vary from community to community. • Assisted-living facilities usually provide private, apartment-style housing and offer a range of services. These services may include meals, cleaning and laundry services, and help with personal needs, such as bathing, grooming, and dressing. Assisted-living facilities do not provide medical care. An assisted-living facility may be appropriate for people with early mild Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia who cannot live alone but who can still function fairly well on their own. • Residential care facilities, which include board-and-care homes, retirement homes, and foster care homes, typically provide a greater le
