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Guide to Deciding Between Nursing Home and Assisted Living Care

June 16, 2022

Deciding between a nursing home and assisted living can be overwhelming. After all, the choice will affect the way you or your loved one lives their life, and the move is big both physically and financially! As a nursing home, Cedar Hill Continuing Care Community understands the nuances of making these difficult decisions, and we want to help everyone who comes through our door make the choice that’s best for you. Learn more about deciding between a nursing home and assisted living care, and view our long-term care facility options to find the best fit!


What Are Nursing Homes?

Nursing homes are long-term care options for seniors who can no longer live independently. These facilities provide around-the-clock nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, and dressing. Nursing homes typically have a higher staff-to-resident ratio than assisted living facilities, and they are equipped to handle more complex medical needs.


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What Are Assisted Living Facilities?

Assisted living facilities provide housing, personal care, and supportive services to seniors who need some help with activities of daily living, but do not require the level of nursing care that nursing homes provide. These facilities typically have a lower staff-to-resident ratio than nursing homes, and they are not equipped to handle complex medical needs.


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What Are the Differences Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Facilities?

There are a few key differences between nursing homes and assisted living facilities that you should keep in mind when making your decision on what long-term care facility fits your needs:

  • Level of care: Nursing homes provide around-the-clock nursing care and assistance with activities of daily living. Assisted living facilities provide housing, personal care, and supportive services to seniors who need some help with activities of daily living, but do not require the level of nursing care that nursing homes provide.
  • Staff-to-resident ratio: Nursing homes typically have a higher staff-to-resident ratio than assisted living facilities.
  • Complex medical needs: Nursing homes are equipped to handle more complex medical needs than assisted living facilities.

Find the Best Fit for You!

Cedar Hill offers a continuum of care from independent living to comprehensive and dignified end-of-life care. Learn more about long-term care facilities , and contact us in Windsor !

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