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Living Options for Seniors and others

Deciding the "right" place for a loved to live is not an easy task.  No one seems to be able to agree on a course of action.  Indeed, no decision will ever be the "right" decision for someone!  But decisions do have to be made and the primary considerations usually are:

1. cost
2. location
3. staffing and/or safety


Finding the right solution requires looking at options and determining which option meets the majority of everyone's needs; your loved one, yours, and your family.  Find out more about options below.

A simplified ladder of options:

Independent Living
Family Home Care
Senior Housing
Retirement Communities
Independent Living Facility
Assisted Living Facility
Adult Residential Home Care
Expanded Adult Residential Home Care
Skilled Nursing Facility (most comprehensive level of care)




Skilled Nursing Facility  (SNF)

Skilled Nursing Facilities are the highest level of care facilities.  These often have both long-term custodial care patients and rehabilitation care patients in the same area.  Long Term care is considered maintenance care while rehabilitation care is usually for a limited time and focused on helping a patient learn a skill or regain an ability that will allow him or her to return to other living situations.  These facilities operate on a hospital-like basis and are often connected to a medical facility.  These facilities must be licensed by the State and have requirements much like a hospital. 

Expanded Adult Residential Home Care





Residential Home Care



Assisted Living Facility





Independent Living Centers



Senior Housing





Family Home Care







Independent Home



Retirement Communities