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Assisted Living vs. Skilled Nursing Home Care – Let HomeBridge Help You Understand the Options
Assisted Living is typically defined as a long-term care option that combines housing, support services, and health care. It is designed for individuals who require assistance with activities of daily living—such as meals, medication management, bathing, dressing, and transportation. Assisted Living “bridges the gap” between Independent Living and Skilled Nursing Home care. It is important to remember that because “Assisted Living” is not a government-defined term, actual services offered vary from community to community.
Assisted Living is the fastest-growing long-term care option for seniors. Due to the varied preferences and needs of older adults, there are a variety of settings from which to choose—ranging from high-rise buildings to one-story Victorian mansions to large multi-acre campuses.Assisted Living communities differ from Skilled Nursing Homes in that they do not offer complex medical services or 24/7 nursing care.Assisted Living is ideal for seniors who have experienced a slight decline in health and need some daily support. It appeals to those who value a social environment with fewer responsibilities, while still maintaining independence and easy access to non-skilled personal care.
Typical Services Offered in Assisted Living Communities
Assisted living communities provide more personal care services than an independent living retirement community. They offer a less-expensive, residential approach to delivering many of the same services available in skilled nursing, either by employing personal care staff or contracting with home health agencies and other outside professionals. Learn more about assisted living services and amenities.
What Amenities Can You Expect in an Assisted Living Community?
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Available Transportation Assistance
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Healthcare management and monitoring
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Three meals a day served in a common dining area
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Housekeeping and Personal Laundry services
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24-hour security
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Exercise and wellness programs
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Social and recreational activities
What is the Cost of Assisted Living?
Assisted Living costs vary based on the residence, apartment size, and types of services needed. Assisted Living is generally less expensive than Skilled Nursing Home care in the same geographic area. Fees vary across states and from region to region.
Nursing Home Care
Skilled Nursing Home Care provides the highest level of care outside of hospitalization. A licensed physician supervises each patient’s care, and a medical professional is typically always on-site. Skilled Nursing care is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Nursing Homes provide “custodial care,” including transfer assistance (in and out of bed) and help with bathing and feeding.
Other medical professionals—such as Physical and Occupational Therapists—are also available on-site, allowing for the delivery of rehabilitation therapies that would not be possible in other senior living settings.
Finding an Assisted Living Facility That’s Right for You or Your Loved One
Before you start your search for Assisted Living options, ask yourself a few key questions: What are you looking for? What do you need to know? What would your ideal outcome look like a year after move-in? How will you evaluate the cost of living in an Assisted Living facility? And how will you distinguish between price and value?
And always, contact your local HomeBridge Senior Care Advisor.
Our service is , and we will walk you through the often-overwhelming maze of senior housing options—personally guiding you every step of the way, at no cost to you or your family.