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Get helpful information on a range of aging adult topics on our blog page. You'll also find any Northe Pointe news and upcoming events here. Stay connected!

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Difference Between Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities

There are so many options in senior care today, it can be difficult for many families to understand the differences and choose the senior living community that best fits both their loved ones’ needs and their own. What is Assisted Living and how is it different from a Skilled Nursing Facility or a "Nursing Home"? How much care do you receive in assisted living versus how much care you can get in a skilled nursing facility? What does assisted living cost and what does skilled nursing facilities cost? What is the environment like in assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. Get your questions answered and more. We have a comparison chart that helps you discover a few differences between assisted living and nursing home care (skilled nursing facility).

See comparison chart and download here: Comparison PDF

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