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What are some names for assisted living facilities?

Adult Foster Care

Adult Home

Enhanced Care Home

Residential Care Home

Retirement Residence

Sheltered Housing

Approximately how many assisted living facilities are there in the US?

a) 75,000b) 30,000c) 400,000

Approximately how many residents are in assisted living facilities in the US?

a. 1.7 millionb. 750,000c. 3 million

Factors in choosing an assisted living facility:

• Climate• Distance from relatives• Interests• Costs

What is the approximate cost per month for in an assisted living facility?

a) $1,500b) $10,000c) $4,000

Features of assisted living facilities:

• Laundry service• Housekeeping service• Transportation service• Meals• Medical Assistance

Perks

• Entertainment• Beauty salon/barber• Indoor pool• Pets• Peace of mind

Sources

• Caregiving in the US, Executive Summary, National Alliance for Caregiving-in alliance with AARP, November 2009

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention• US Department of Health and Human Services• National Institute on Health• National Institute on Housing• National Center for Assisted Living (NACL)