Similar to assisted living communities, nursing homes are typically 1 story buildings with semi private rooms. However, much different than assisted living, nursing homes are for seniors that require 24/7 medical care and daily living assistance from nurses, therapists, and doctors. Nursing homes, also called rest homes, are facilities with the highest form of care for seniors outside of the hospital.
Services tend to be more extensive in nursing homes, as residents require more assistance than those in other care facilities. These services include:
- 24/7 licensed nurses on staff
- Doctors on call
- Medication assistance
- Security and emergency calls
- Meals
- Bathing and dressing
- Toileting
- Private bus transportation
- Hospice and end of life services
State median cost: $5,502/mo for semi-private room.