What term describes residence facilities that provide housing, meals, and personal care to individuals who need help with daily living activities but do not require daily nursing care?

• A. Nursing home
• B. Assisted living
• C. Home health care
• D. Hospice

Answer: (B)

Assisted living describes residence facilities that provide housing and meals along with help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while not offering the intensive daily nursing care found in a nursing home. People live in private apartments within a community that supports safety, social activities, and daily routines, yet they retain a degree of independence. This setup is for individuals who need some assistance but do not require 24-hour skilled nursing care, which is why it fits this scenario better than other options. Nursing homes focus on ongoing skilled medical care; home health care is care delivered in a person’s own home; hospice centers on comfort and support at end of life.