Facilities Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living facilities (ALFs) encourage independent living as long as possible by
providing 24-hour care for individuals who need assistance with daily activities such as
bathing, dressing, assistance with medications, and housekeeping without
the need for more intense care provided by skilled nursing facilities.
Alzheimer's Facilities
Alzheimer's & dementia facilities or facilities with secured dementia units provide
specialized care, services, and activities for individuals suffering from Alzheimer's or
other dementia disorders.
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Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), commonly known as nursing homes, provide 24-hour medical
services along with therapeutic and rehabilitative services on a short-term or long-term
basis. SNFs provide care for those who need more than mere assistance with daily
activities but do not need intensive acute hospital care.
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Continuing Care Retirement
Communities (CCRCs)
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) provide individuals with several care
options on one campus ranging from independent residential communities to assisted living
facilities and nursing homes.
Independent Residential
Communities
Independent residential communities offer independent living arrangements, either
condominiums or apartments, for persons over 55. Some offer a schedule of planned social
events and activities.
Adult Daycare
Adult daycare centers provide daytime care for individuals in need of supervision and
assistance with daily activities. Services offered vary with different care centers.
Adult Family Care
Adult family care homes provide 24-hour care in a residential home setting for
3 to 5 individuals who need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing,
assistance with medication, and housekeeping without the need for more intense care provided by skilled nursing facilities.
Hospice Care
Hospice care is designed to treat the physical symptoms of diseases, to promote comfort
rather than cures for life-threatening illnesses, and to provide support services for
caregivers and family members.
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