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Appendix D: Senior Housing Types and Arrangements <br />Type of Unit Description Advantages <br />Accessory Apartment Provides a separate living unit inside or <br />connected to a single-family home <br />Adult Day Care <br />Assisted Living/Housing <br />with Services Facilities <br />(sometimes referred to as <br />Personal Care, Board and <br />Care, Residential Care, or <br />Boarding Home) <br />Care Center/Nursing <br />Home/Long Term Care/ <br />Convalescent Home <br />Continuing Care <br />Retirement Community/ <br />Life Care Community <br />Custodial Care <br />Home Health Care <br />Hospice <br />Independent Living <br />Personal Care Facility <br />Senior Apartment <br />Skilled Nursing Facility <br />Transitional Care Unit <br />(TCU) <br />Activities in a day care service/setting that <br />can be scheduled daily, weekly, or on a part- <br />time basis <br />State -licensed community offering assistance <br />with daily living activities including meals, <br />laundry, housekeeping, medication reminders <br />and other services <br />State -licensed facility that provides 24-hour <br />nursing care, room and board, and activities <br />for convalescent residents and those with <br />chronic or long-term illness <br />Commonly called Life Care, provides <br />independent living, assisted living facilities <br />and skilled nursing in a campus setting <br />Provides supervision and/or assistance with <br />activities of daily life in the home environment <br />State -licensed medical personnel offer <br />medication assistance, homemaking, bathing <br />assistance and rehabilitation therapy <br />Specialized care to lessen the physical and <br />emotional discomfort of the terminally ill and <br />their families <br />Multi -unit senior development that may or <br />may not provide supportive services such as <br />meals, housekeeping, social activities, and <br />transportation <br />Specializes in caring for memory -impaired <br />residents; requires additional state licensing <br />as staff are trained for special needs of <br />dementia <br />Age -restricted multi -unit housing with self- <br />contained living units for older adults able to <br />take care of themselves <br />State -licensed long-term care facilities <br />offering 24 hour medical care for very frail <br />residents dependent on nursing care <br />Provides a bridge between the hospital and <br />home <br />Allows people to remain in their homes <br />and can provide source of caregiving <br />from a friend or relative, provides physical <br />closeness while maintaining privacy and can <br />provide additional income and affordable <br />rent for the tenant <br />Provides a social environment and activities <br />to accommodate needs of both physically <br />and mentally challenged and in need of a <br />protective environment <br />Trained medical personnel can assist <br />with medication administration, dressing, <br />bathing, and social activities; can range from <br />small homes to large full -service facilities <br />These facilities must offer regular medical <br />supervision and rehabilitation therapy <br />Full selection of amenities associated with <br />retirement living <br />Typically 24-hour care for an individual who <br />does not desire to live in a congregate home <br />Services are provided in the home <br />environment <br />Can be provided in the home setting or at a <br />hospice home or in some cases a hospital <br />Encourages people to socialize by providing <br />meals in a central dining area and through <br />social programs <br />Specializes in memory care and in serving <br />clients with dementia <br />Provides independent living without the <br />maintenance responsibilities of home <br />ownership <br />Care provided by registered nurses, licensed <br />practical nurses, and certified nurse <br />assistants <br />Patients receive skilled nursing care and <br />therapy to regain abilities and strength after <br />a traumatic health event <br />HOUSING POLICY PLAN Appendices <br />