Which best describes the difference between a long-term care center and an assisted living facility? Assisted living facilities are for terminally ill patients who need constant assistance, whereas long-term care centers are for people who will be released quickly.
Assisted living facilities are homelike settings, whereas long-term care centers are based in the patient’s home.
Assisted living facilities are designed for those needing some support to maintain their well-being, whereas long-term care centers are designed for those with chronic diseases.
Assisted living facilities are there to promote independence, whereas long-term care centers are there to promote dependence.