If you're new to senior care, this page explains exactly what assisted living is and how it works.
What does assisted living include?
Assisted living combines housing with supportive services. Residents typically live in private or semi-private apartments and receive help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and mobility. Communities provide three meals a day, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, 24-hour staffing, and a calendar of social and recreational activities. The goal is to support independence while ensuring safety and companionship. Unlike a nursing home, assisted living does not provide intensive, around-the-clock medical care. To learn whether assisted living fits your loved one's needs, call 1-800-MEDIGAP at 1-800-633-4427 for free guidance.
Who is assisted living for?
Assisted living is best for older adults who can no longer manage all daily tasks safely at home but who don't need constant medical or nursing care. Good candidates may struggle with cooking, housekeeping, bathing, or remembering medications, or may feel isolated living alone. It's also a relief for family caregivers facing burnout. Seniors with serious medical conditions requiring skilled nursing, or advanced dementia requiring a secured setting, may need a higher level of care instead. A 1-800-MEDIGAP advisor can help you determine the right fit for free.