Choosing a Facility

CCRCs combine independent living, assisted living, and nursing care on one campus. Learn the Type A, B, and C contracts, costs, and financial health checks.

Assisted living supports daily life in a residential setting; nursing homes deliver 24-hour medical care. Compare services, regulation, and costs here.

Bring this checklist of questions on staffing, daily life, medical care, dining, and costs to every nursing home tour — and compare facilities fairly.

A clear process for choosing a nursing home: assess care needs, compare official ratings, tour with a critical eye, understand true costs, and read every contract.