What Are Nursing Homes?
What Are Nursing Homes?
Nursing homes provide 24/7 medical and personal care for seniors with serious physical or cognitive conditions. This includes long-term support for those who may be incontinent, unable to eat independently, or need full assistance with mobility, as well as short-term rehab for those recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.
They offer the highest level of care outside a hospital, with licensed nursing staff always on-site, and residents are encouraged to engage in social activities as they’re able. Some are part of larger campuses that include independent or assisted living, forming what’s known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), where care can adjust as needs change.
Nursing Homes vs. Assisted Living
Many people searching for nursing homes today are actually looking for assisted living, they just don’t know it yet. And that’s completely understandable. For many of today’s seniors, nursing homes were the only option when they helped care for their own parents. But senior living has changed. Assisted living is now a separate, more independent option designed for older adults who need some support, but don’t require full-time medical care. Here’s a simple breakdown of the differences:
