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Housing

Housing With Services

Assisted Living

Assisted living communities are designed for individuals who cannot function in an independent living environment, but do not need nursing care on a daily basis. Assisted living communities usually offer help with bathing, dressing, meals, and housekeeping. The amount of help provided depends on individual need. Many assisted living facilities also have professional nurses and other health care professionals on staff or available on call should a resident require special care. Medicaid and Medicare cover some long-term care offered by assisted living, and some assisted living communities offer subsidies or other forms of financial aid on the basis of individual need.

Assisted Living Resources: (Off Site Links):
  • AARP - Continuing Care Retirement Communities (Off Site)

    This website provides great information about things to expect and consider when you live in an assisted living environment. It also provides you with other helpful links to topics discussed on this page.

  • Senior Resource.com (Off Site)

    Senior Source’s gives some general information about Assisted Living and what services are usually offered to their residents.

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