Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: Are they the same?
When it comes to various housing and care communities for older adults, one of the most common misconceptions is that assisted living and nursing homes are essentially the same thing.
The simple answer is, they are not. Here’s how they are different:
Nursing Homes Provide Skilled Medical Care
Nursing homes are designed for individuals who require ongoing medical supervision and skilled nursing services.
Residents may:
- Have complex medical conditions
- Need rehabilitation after hospitalization
- Require around-the-clock nursing care
- Depend on specialized healthcare services, labs, medical oversight and more
Medical staff are available 24 hours a day to provide clinical care and monitor residents’ health in a nursing home.
Assisted Living Focuses on Independence
By contrast, Assisted Living emphasizes lifestyle, independence, and support.
Residents typically:
- Live in private apartments or suites
- Participate in community activities, programs and events
- Receive assistance with activities of daily living, but not necessarily around the clock
- Maintain greater control over their daily routines
For many older adults, assisted living offers the right balance between support and independence. Staff provide care and guidance, but not so much that the individual is bedridden, highly monitored or restricted to a hospital-like setting.
At Kavod Senior Life, Assisted Living residents enjoy the best parts of living as Kavod lifts the struggles and isolation of individual home life outside a community. Benefits include:
- Three meals a day in a family-style dining environment
- Activities such as music, lectures and outings (at no extra cost!)
- Housekeeping, laundry and bed-making
- Medication monitoring
- Five wellness checks per day
- On-site access to geriatric medical clinics, physical/occupational and speech therapy, and a variety of health clinics
- Available add-on services (oxygen management, incontinence care and escorting to appointments around campus)
- Affordable rents that are 66% below market rate in the Denver area!
If you’re wondering whether a nursing home or Assisted Living is right for you or your loved one, consider the tips above to help you make that decision. We are always happy to discuss your options with no obligation. Contact us today for assistance!
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