For families choosing while their parent is still well. Lifestyle-first profiles covering community character, dining, social calendar, and how care escalates if needs change later.
Assisted living is for older adults who are largely independent but want the security of staff on-site, meals taken care of, social company, and someone to call if something goes wrong. The trigger is usually pre-emptive — downsizing, widowhood, "while still healthy" — rather than a hospital discharge.
Nursing homes are for higher-acuity residents who need 24-hour nursing — post-stroke, advanced dementia, immobility, or complex medical needs. The decision criteria are clinical: RN coverage, doctor frequency, capacity for procedures.
If you're not sure which your parent needs, our 5-question care selector will give you a starting point in under two minutes.