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Assisted Living Source is here to help you to find the right assisted living facility. Search for senior assisted living facilities, senior independent living facilities, or Alzheimer's care in senior living.

To find the right assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one, please use our free and private service to locate a community in your area and use the "Contact us" form to ask questions or schedule a tour of that community. If you aren’t sure if assisted living is what you need, read on. You may also search for other types of senior housing such as independent living.

What is assisted living?

An assisted living facility may be ideal for those who need some assistance with activities of daily living "ADLs", but are able to live and function for the most part on their own. Assisted living care commonly includes meals, some degree of housekeeping and laundry services, and can go as far as assistance with bathing, dressing, ambulating, and medication assistance. Some senior assisted living communities have specialized Alzheimer's care units designed with safety features for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Assisted living facilities may also have customized memory care programs that may help to maintain or improve cognitive function in assisted living residents.

Most assisted living facilities will create a unique service plan for each resident to ensure that every person receives exactly the services he or she needs while still being able to maintain his or her current lifestyle. Residents of assisted living are evaluated regularly so that services can be tailored to their changing needs. The services and level of care available in an assisted living facility, as well as the costs for these services, can vary. Assisted living costs may be all inclusive, or the costs of assisted living services may be added to a base monthly fee.

Assisted living is not entirely regulated by the federal government; as a result, each state has its own licensing requirements, regulations and inspection procedures. The terminology for this type of senior housing may also differ from state to state. Some of the most commonly used terms are Assisted Living, Personal Care Home, Adult Family Home, Residential Care Facility, Board and Care, Long Term Care Facilities, or Adult Congregate Care. Most of these terms are synonymous with assisted living, and in this site all will be referred to as assisted living or senior assisted living. In some cases assisted living communities may be appropriate for younger people with disabilities, but most are designed to be senior homes and have age requirements.

More about Senior Housing

Whether assisted living, independent living or another type of senior housing, most senior living communities are more than just an apartment in a senior home. Senior living communities almost always provide meals, social activities and outings, and some transportation options. Many senior living communities have libraries, chapels, game rooms, craft rooms, exercise facilities, gardens, and more for their residents' enjoyment. Though transitioning from a lifelong home can be an extraordinary challenge, many seniors thrive in their new homes because of the increased social activities, healthy and consistent meals, and peace of mind that are provided in a senior living community.

Resources: Learn about finding, evaluating, paying for and transitioning to senior housing. Read articles about assisted living and elder care and learn about the costs and terminology associated with senior homes and services.

Assisted Living Source is a directory of senior living communities including long term care facilities, assisted living, nursing homes, retirement communities, Alzheimer's care and independent living facilities with information on and photos of senior living communities in your area.

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