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2. Assisted living - Wikipedia

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   An assisted living residence or assisted living facility ( ALF) is a housing facility for people with disabilities or for adults who cannot or who choose not to live independently. The term is popular in the United States. Still, the setting is similar to a retirement home, in the sense that facilities provide a group living environment and ...

3. Assisted Living Facilities for Multiple Sclerosis Patients ...

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   The services offered by assisted living communities vary from facility to facility. Services often include: One to three meals a day. Monitoring of medication. Help with personal care, including ...

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. Group home - Wikipedia

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   A group home, congregate living facility, care home (the latter especially in British English and Australian English ), adult family home, etc., is a structured and supervised residence model that provides assisted living and medical care for those with complex health needs. Traditionally, the model has been used for children or young people ...

6. Nursing home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In 2012 the American Association of Retired Persons, in its profiles on long term services and supports in the states, indicated that $5,495 per person is available for home health services, $11,142 for personal care services, $10,710 for aging waiver. The average for nursing facilities is $29,533 per person. [42]

7. Medicare and Assisted Living: Does Medicare Pay? - Healthline

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   Assisted living is a type of long-term care for individuals who need help with daily activities, but not as much as in a nursing home. Residents have their own apartments and common areas.