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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	Intermediate Care	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	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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