In
general, assisted living communities fall into three categories:
The HOSPITALITY model provides hotel-like services such as meals, housekeeping, and laundry. These communities are suitable for healthy older persons with minimal service needs.
The PERSONAL SERVICES model provides assistance
for persons in frail health or in situations where the well
spouse and the impaired spouse wish to continue living together.
It is important to find out if persons with degenerative
conditions can continue to reside in this type of assisted
living facility if the condition worsens.
The AGING-IN-PLACE model provides the greatest
flexibility for residents. These communities are equipped
to provide a broad array of care and can accommodate the
changing needs of residents in an assisted living environment.