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What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living facilities are for people needing assistance with Activities of Daily Living but wishing
to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Residents in assisted living centers are
not able to live by themselves but do not require constant care either. Assisted living facilities offer
help with Activities of Daily Living such as eating, bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, and
assistance with medications. Assisted living is not an alternative to a nursing home, but an
intermediate level of long-term care appropriate for many seniors. Most facilities offer 24-hour
supervision and an array of support services, with more privacy, space, and dignity than many
nursing homes—at a lower cost. There are approximately 33,000 Assisted Living Facilities
operating in the U.S. Today. The number of residents living in a facility can range from several to
300, with the most common size being between 25 and 120 individuals.
to live as independently as possible for as long as possible. Residents in assisted living centers are
not able to live by themselves but do not require constant care either. Assisted living facilities offer
help with Activities of Daily Living such as eating, bathing, dressing, laundry, housekeeping, and
assistance with medications. Assisted living is not an alternative to a nursing home, but an
intermediate level of long-term care appropriate for many seniors. Most facilities offer 24-hour
supervision and an array of support services, with more privacy, space, and dignity than many
nursing homes—at a lower cost. There are approximately 33,000 Assisted Living Facilities
operating in the U.S. Today. The number of residents living in a facility can range from several to
300, with the most common size being between 25 and 120 individuals.
Assisted Living Facilities are also called:
Daily contact with supervisory staff is the defining characteristic of an Assisted Living Facility.
Medical care is limited in an Assisted Living Facility, but it may be possible to contract for some
medical needs.
While Assisted Living Facilities are residential in character, there is no standard blueprint because
consumers' preferences and needs vary so greatly. Assisted Living residences can range from a
high-rise apartment constructed as an Assisted Living Facility, to a converted Victorian home, to a
renovated school. They can be free standing or housed with other options, such as independent
living or nursing care. They may be studio apartments, or one-bedroom apartments with scaled-
down kitchens.
An Assisted Living complex will typically be built with 25 to 110 units, varying in size from one
room to a full apartment. This larger type of Assisted Living Facility may have a group dining area
and common areas for social and recreational activities.
- Personal care homes
- Residential care facilities
- Domiciliary care
Daily contact with supervisory staff is the defining characteristic of an Assisted Living Facility.
Medical care is limited in an Assisted Living Facility, but it may be possible to contract for some
medical needs.
While Assisted Living Facilities are residential in character, there is no standard blueprint because
consumers' preferences and needs vary so greatly. Assisted Living residences can range from a
high-rise apartment constructed as an Assisted Living Facility, to a converted Victorian home, to a
renovated school. They can be free standing or housed with other options, such as independent
living or nursing care. They may be studio apartments, or one-bedroom apartments with scaled-
down kitchens.
An Assisted Living complex will typically be built with 25 to 110 units, varying in size from one
room to a full apartment. This larger type of Assisted Living Facility may have a group dining area
and common areas for social and recreational activities.
The basic services an Assisted Living Facility provides include:
- Three meals per day, often served in a restaurant-like setting, with menus and salad bars
- 24-hour supervision
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating)
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Transportation
- Minor medical supervision, such as assistance with medication
- Security and emergency call systems
- Health and exercise programs
- Social, cultural and educational activities
In addition, some facilities offer:
It's estimated that one million Americans currently live in Assisted Living Facilities. Assisted Living
residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a
widowed or single woman in her eighties. Residents may suffer from memory disorders, or simply
need help with mobility, incontinence or other challenges. Assisted Living is appropriate for anyone
who can no longer manage to live on their own but doesn't require medical care.
- Recreation rooms
- Exercise rooms
- Outdoor gardens
- Libraries
- Chapels
It's estimated that one million Americans currently live in Assisted Living Facilities. Assisted Living
residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a
widowed or single woman in her eighties. Residents may suffer from memory disorders, or simply
need help with mobility, incontinence or other challenges. Assisted Living is appropriate for anyone
who can no longer manage to live on their own but doesn't require medical care.
Assisted Living Facility residents may need help with activities of daily living, including:
If a senior needs a number of services, an Assisted Living Facility may become a more economical
alternative to home care services.
An Assisted Living Facility is often the first stop for an elder who needs to get help with daily
living. Some residents move on to a Nursing Home; others may come to Assisted Living from a
Nursing Home or hospital after a period of rehabilitation.
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Grooming
- Cooking/eating
- Getting around
- Housekeeping
- transportation
If a senior needs a number of services, an Assisted Living Facility may become a more economical
alternative to home care services.
An Assisted Living Facility is often the first stop for an elder who needs to get help with daily
living. Some residents move on to a Nursing Home; others may come to Assisted Living from a
Nursing Home or hospital after a period of rehabilitation.
Assisted Living Facility residents may need help with activities of daily living, including:
If a senior needs a number of services, an Assisted Living Facility may become a more economical
alternative to home care services.
An Assisted Living Facility is often the first stop for an elder who needs to get help with daily
living. Some residents move on to a Nursing Home; others may come to Assisted Living from a
Nursing Home or hospital after a period of rehabilitation.
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Toileting
- Grooming
- Cooking/eating
- Getting around
- Housekeeping
- transportation
If a senior needs a number of services, an Assisted Living Facility may become a more economical
alternative to home care services.
An Assisted Living Facility is often the first stop for an elder who needs to get help with daily
living. Some residents move on to a Nursing Home; others may come to Assisted Living from a
Nursing Home or hospital after a period of rehabilitation.
Some Assisted Living Facilities can handle special needs, such as:
Assisted Living Facilities are owned and operated by both for-profit and non-profit organizations
and can range in cost from $800 to $4,000 a month or more, depending on where you live. Fees
may be inclusive or there may be additional charges for special services. Costs are generally lower
than for home health services or nursing home care.
- Cognitive disabilities
- Short-term care
- Respite Care (to give regular caregivers a break)
- Interim medical care after a hospital stay
- Alzheimer's
- Parkinson's
- Terminal illnesses (Hospice Care)
Assisted Living Facilities are owned and operated by both for-profit and non-profit organizations
and can range in cost from $800 to $4,000 a month or more, depending on where you live. Fees
may be inclusive or there may be additional charges for special services. Costs are generally lower
than for home health services or nursing home care.
- Sheltered housing
- Community residences
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