What types of living accommodations are available in assisted living facilities?
Across the country, assisted living residences vary in size, design, and accommodations, typically in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. According to the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), facilities can range from high-rise apartment complexes to converted homes, from a single room studio to a full apartment, from private to semi-private units. The National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL) 2000 Survey of Assisted Living Facilities reports that 25 percent of residences had kitchenettes, with 19 percent having full kitchens. The NCAL also reports that the average assisted living residence is comprised of 30 beds and 23 residents.
