Assistance Healthcare has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the assisted living industry. This is simple; assisted living is not a permanent option. It is a temporary option. And assisted living tends to be very expensive. Most seniors cannot live on a steady income and are not able to pay their house payments, let alone finance an assisted living community, as many such seniors have turned to assisted living facilities or nursing homes as a better alternative to a more permanent living situation.
An assisted living community can range from a small apartment that will provide a few rooms and bathrooms to an elaborate home with many bedrooms and living areas. Many of these homes offer onsite care as well as an onsite medical treatment for their residents. Some have doctors on site, and some do not. It really depends on the needs of the community as well as what the senior is looking for. Oftentimes, home care professionals will come into the home and assist the elderly in maintaining a daily routine such as taking a walk or shopping with friends. But most often than not, an assisted facility will have some type of onsite medical care or medical technician.