Assisted Living Vs. Personal Care Home

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What Is Assisted Living?

An Assisted Living Residence or Assisted Living Facility (ALF) is a housing facility for people with disabilities in which food, shelter, assisted living services, assistance or supervision and supplemental health care services is provided for a period exceeding 24 hours for four or more adults who are not relatives of the operator, who require assistance or supervision in matters such as dressing, bathing, diet financial management, evacuation from the residence in the event of an emergency or medication prescribed for self-administration.

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What Is Personal Care Home?

A Personal Care Home is a place of residence for elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities. This is a place where people do not require  the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility, but who do require assistance or supervision in activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living.

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The Main Differences: The Three Cs

Assisted Living Residences are different from a Personal Care Home in 3 ways: Concept – It focuses on allowing a resident

to “age in place” for a longer period of time before having to move to a nursing facility when their needs increase

Construction - Construction would require larger units, private bathrooms, and the “capacity” for kitchen facilities. This model would allow for more privacy and maximum independence

Care Levels – Regarding level of care it would provide more assistance for a resident whose needs become too great for a Personal Care Home.

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Contact Us

If you want to book an appointment with Redhaven Care Homes contact us by:

Call:  (405) 306-2605Website: www.redhavencarehomes.com