When Is an Assisted Living Facility Not a Good Choice?

Not everyone who is getting older needs or even qualifies to be in an assisted living home. If your loved one is independent, can handle their own medical, and is only dealing with minor issues of mobility, then an independent living community may be more appropriate. Also, remember that assisted living facilities are limited in the amount of medical care they can provide. Though they can accommodate for many issues, some things are out of their scope of care. If this is the case, then a skilled nursing facility or nursing home may be a more appropriate choice.