Try: Assisted living facilities can range in size from a small residential house for one resident up to very large facilities providing services to hundreds of residents assisted living falls somewhere between an independent living community and a skilled nursing facility in terms of the level of care provided continuing care retirement facilities combine independent living assisted living and nursing care in one facility people who live in newer assisted living facilities usually have their own private apartment there is usually no special medical monitoring equipment that you would find in a nursing home and their nursing staff may not be available at all hours however trained staff are usually on-site around the clock to provide other needed services household chores are performed sheets are changed laundry is done and food is cooked and served some homes even have a beauty parlor on site grocery service is often available too where provided private apartments generally are self-contained; i e they have their own bedroom and bathroom and may have a separate living area or small kitchen registered nurses and license practical nurses are available by phone or e-mail 24 hours out of the day to ensure proper teaching and or education of staff available another option for individual living spaces are dormitory or hotel room consisting of a private or semi-private sleeping area and a shared bathroom there are usually common areas for socializing as well as a central kitchen and dining room for preparing and eating meals information references
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