What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is not a nursing home. Assisted living is an option between remaining at home and moving into a skilled nursing facility. In California assisted living facilities are licensed by the Department of Social Services and called residential care facilities for the elderly. The Department of Social Services protects resident’s rights to dignity, autonomy, privacy, and safety. When older adults experience disabilities, chronic diseases and frailty, remaining in their [...]
Is it a Skilled Nursing Home, Nursing Home, or Long-term Care?
While we often think of a nursing home as a long-term residence, most of today’s nursing facilities also provide short-term stays for patients leaving hospitals after a health crisis or after surgery. Sometimes called a nursing home or a rehabilitation center, a skilled nursing facility (SNF) provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, and supportive related services to people who need care on a long-term basis. The typical resident is a person [...]