With over a quarter decade in the Assisted Living field, the one constant I have seen over the years decades is the confusion over the levels of care that are available and which are appropriate. 

I am hoping that this is a resource and forum for you to ask those questions and receive some direction. 

The biggest question is: What is Assisted Living?

Simply: A supportive housing facility designed for those who need extra help in their day-to-day lives but who do not require the 24-hour skilled nursing care found in traditional nursing homes.  http://www.memorydisorder.org/glossaryterms.htm

Or: In Assisted Living facilities, residents live independently in apartment style accommodation, and come and go as they please. We assist them by providing some meals, housekeeping, safety, security and some social programs.  Additional planned care, such as bathing, dressing and assistance with medication is available upon request.   http://www.retirementconcepts.com/glossary.html

It’s a blend of health care and hotel.

When my brother and I first started in our first facility http://www.babylonbeachhouse.com/ we were known as a Rest Home.  Less than half the size it is today, we provided rooms and meals.  In the subsequent years, we became known as Adult Homes, providing a little more ‘health’ care, such as assisting with medications and showers, but basically still housing.  Assisted Living is now the industry standard name, now with more assistance of ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) available if required.  Additionaly, other ‘health’ services are either available or arranged depending on the residents Care Plan.

I do hope you will visit occassionally, ask a question or two.