What is the meaning of an 'assisted living community'?

Answer 1

Assisted living communities are generally designed to allow people who have age related physical limitations to continue living mostly independently but with some assistance for things that are becoming difficult for them. The assistance usually includes some help with upkeep of their home, condo, or apartment in the community. It may also include assistance with cooking, laundry, and housekeeping. Assisted living communities may also arrange transportation, vaccination clinics, and access to health care.

Assisted living communities come in several forms. Some are planned neighborhoods that only allow senior citizens to purchase homes in the area. Some are mixtures of homes and apartments. Others are entirely composed of apartments. A few are composed of one or just a few buildings with apartments and a central cafeteria. The concept of Assisted Living Communities is to allow senior citizens to do as much as they are physically capable of while providing assistance in the areas where they have some physical limitations. They are usually considered a much less drastic alternative to nursing homes, which are intended more for people who need 24 hour assistance rather than just occasional help.

Answer 2

Joe Jedlowski, It is a simple concept: living life to its fullest with a little assistance. Residents of assisted living can enjoy private apartments, restaurant style dinning, and an array of activities tailored to their interests and abilities, all while getting the extra help they need and making new friends.

Answer 3

Generally, assisted living is a category of permanent, long term care for people who are either disabled in some way or elderly, who are still capable of getting around but need some help with some activities. They have the added benefit of having nursing care on call, common areas for leisure and social activities and a central dining area where their meals are prepared. In a typical assisted living arrangement such services as personal care, housekeeping, transportation and leisure activities are available on an as needed basis to people who live on their own in a residential facility. The facility may consist of multi-floor apartment buildings, condominiums or small detached dwellings with a wide variation in costs. The residents pay a monthly rent or fee and pay additional fees for any extra services.