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Senior Housing Options

Senior Care Solutions works with facilities that provide housing options to specifically meet your needs. Whether it is a home, apartment, or community, the Levels of Care are specific for each housing option. Below is a side-by-side comparison of each housing option. This will give you an idea on what needs to be considered when choosing a housing option.

This table will help you to understand what the different options are:

Independent Living	Residential Care / Assisted Living	Skilled Nursing
No regulations except Age and/or Income in some cases	Licensed and regulated by Department of Social Services	Licensed and regulated by Department of Health Services
Also Known As: • Home By Self • Home with Family • Mobile Home • Apartment • Retirement Center • HUD Housing • Senior Community • Home with in-home care	Also Known As: • Board and Care • Assisted Living • Congregate Care • Elder Care Home • Retirement Community • Senior Residence • Retirement Center	Also Known As: • Convalescent Home • Rest Home • Nursing Home • Convalescent Hospital • Rehab Hospital • Health Facility
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