Care Types Explained
Understanding the differences between assisted living, memory care, boarding homes, and skilled nursing facilities to help you make the right choice.
Residential care facilities that provide assistance with daily activities while promoting independence.
Key Features:
- •Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- •Medication management
- •Meal preparation and dining services
- •Housekeeping and laundry
- •24-hour staff availability
- •Social activities and programs
- •Transportation services
Best For:
Seniors who need help with daily activities but want to maintain independence
Specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions.
Key Features:
- •Secure, specialized environment
- •Trained staff in dementia care
- •Structured daily routines
- •Memory-enhancing activities
- •Safety features and monitoring
- •Specialized meal programs
- •Family support and education
Best For:
Individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory impairments
Smaller, home-like settings providing personal care and assistance in a residential environment.
Key Features:
- •Smaller resident capacity (typically 4-16 residents)
- •Home-like atmosphere
- •Personal care services
- •Meal preparation
- •Medication assistance
- •24-hour supervision
- •More affordable than larger facilities
Best For:
Seniors who prefer a smaller, more intimate setting
Facilities providing 24-hour medical care and supervision by licensed healthcare professionals.
Key Features:
- •24-hour licensed nursing care
- •Medical services and treatments
- •Rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech therapy)
- •Post-surgical care
- •Chronic disease management
- •Medicare/Medicaid certified
- •Physician oversight
Best For:
Seniors requiring ongoing medical care and supervision