Glossary

Assisted Living

Apartment-style living for people who need help with daily life. Assisted Living facilities are regulated at the State level, as opposed to Nursing Homes, which are regulated at the Federal Level. 

Apartments for older adults seeking a maintenance-free  lifestyle. 

Provides care to individuals who do not require 24 hour nursing care, but do require services above room and board. 

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Offers a range of support for people with chronic illness. May require non-medical care. 

Affordable apartments for low income residents, including elderly.

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A skilled nursing facility that offers short and long-term rehab services. 

Apartments where people live on a perminant basis and receive care from live-in caretakers. Services vary greatly.

For short periods of time, usually charged on a daily basis.

Housing designed for Seniors. Series might include meals, housekeeping and transportation. Rates are usually charged on a monthly basis. 

Apartments dedicated to dementia and Altzhmer’s patients, designed to keep them from wandering. Sometimes called Memory Care. 

24 hour/ day licensed nursing facility. Includes medications.