Assisted Living Communities

What is Assisted Living?


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Assisted living:

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care.  Services often include:
  1. One to three meals a day
  2. Monitoring of medication
  3. Personal care, including dressing and bathing
  4. Housekeeping and laundry
  5. Social and recreational activities

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