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2. Residential care - Wikipedia

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   Residential care refers to long-term care given to adults or children who stay in a residential setting rather than in their own home or family home. There are various residential care options available, depending on the needs of the individual. People with disabilities, mental health problems, Intellectual disability, Alzheimer's disease ...

3. Nursing home - Wikipedia

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   A nursing home is a facility for the residential care of older people, senior citizens, or disabled people. [1] Nursing homes may also be referred to as care homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF) or long-term care facilities. Often, these terms have slightly different meanings to indicate whether the institutions are public or private, and ...

4. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home: How Do They Differ?

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   Assisted living is primarily a residential environment, while nursing homes — also called skilled nursing facilities — are considered medical environments. To clarify the distinction, here’s ...

5. Nursing home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Board and care homes (residential care homes) are special facilities designed to provide those who require assisted living services both living quarters and proper care. These facilities can either be located in a small residential home or a large facility. A large majority of board and care homes are designed to room less than 6 people.

6. Nursing Home vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? - WebMD

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   Nursing homes and memory care facilities are two residential options for caregivers who are managing serious Alzheimer’s symptoms like wandering, emotional outbursts, and personality changes.

7. Medicare and Nursing Homes: Your Questions Answered - Healthline

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   Medicare is a health insurance program for those ages 65 and older (and with certain medical conditions) in the United States. The programs cover services like hospital stays and outpatient ...