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Some assisted living facilities offer special memory care units for dementia patients, while nursing homes are equipped to handle more advanced stages of dementia with skilled nursing staff.

Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living (ADLs), while nursing homes also cover medical and rehabilitative care in addition to ADLs.

These provide round-the-clock care and medical monitoring for individuals who have serious health issues and can't perform daily activities.

Assisted living may offer minor mobility assistance, while nursing homes are equipped for heavier lifting and transport of non-ambulatory residents.

Assisted living often has fewer intrusive medical assessments and promotes a greater sense of privacy and autonomy compared to nursing homes.

Assisted living facilities offer basic medication management services, whereas nursing homes provide thorough medication administration and monitoring due to the complexity of resident health needs.

Assisted living promotes more independence with support as needed, whereas nursing homes offer more comprehensive care for those with limited independence.

These are housing options for those who may need assistance with personal care but can live somewhat independently. They don't provide round-the-clock clinical care.

Assisted living residents typically have personalized care plans that adapt to their needs, whereas nursing homes provide a higher level of care that might be less personalized but more comprehensive.

Assisted living communities often offer more recreational and social activities compared to nursing homes.

Both assisted living and nursing homes offer meal services, but nursing homes provide dietary monitoring and specialized diets for medical conditions.

Assisted living typically involves signing a rental agreement, while nursing homes require an admission agreement outlining medical care and services.

Assisted living residents usually have private or semi-private apartments, while nursing home residents may share rooms and have less personal space.

Assisted living is regulated by state laws, which vary, while nursing homes are regulated by both federal and state laws due to Medicare and Medicaid involvement.