Assisted Living Resources

Assisted living is expensive due to quality care, specialized staffing, medical equipment, taxes, insurance, amenities, services, upkeep, and compliance fees.

Individuals needing assistance with daily living activities, with limited mobility, cognitive impairment, and mental health support qualify for assisted living.

People with disabilities, low income, limited mobility, memory loss, chronic illness, and those needing long-term care can live in an assisted living facility.

Certified Nursing Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Assisted Living Staff can administer medication in an assisted living facility.

Time to move to nursing home when health, medical, quality of life, mobility, cognitive, social, personal care, financial, and family support factors indicate.

Move to memory care when safety, mobility, and memory care become necessary.

Assisted living typically involves providing personal assistance with daily activities, medical supervision, and social engagement programs.

Eligible medical expenses, long-term care costs, and certain senior care services may qualify for tax deductions if itemized on the individual’s tax return.

Skilled nursing provides 24-hour medical care, while assisted living offers personal care and social activities.

Assisted living provides independent living with personal assistance, while skilled nursing offers specialized health services with medical supervision.