The Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home

There are many different types of senior housing. These include independent living communities, assisted living, nursing homes, Alzheimer’s care, residential care, and respite care. The most common of the two are assisted living homes and nursing homes. People often get these confused, so let’s clear the air and learn the differences between the two.

Assisted Living Facility

The Manor on Marston Lake considers themselves an assisted living home, also known as a personal care home, which means they are a community that is for seniors who can no longer live alone safely, but at the same time can still live an independent life. Assisted living communities give some assistance with daily activities, which includes administering medication, if needed. There is staff available 24 hours a day and some even have in home nurses for routine checkups. The price for these homes can range from $2,500 to $4,000 per month depending on the size of the room and amount of care needed.

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are designed for a senior who needs a high level of medical care. There are nurses on staff for 24 hours in case of an emergency or minor medical services. Some of these homes now have rehabilitation if you have suffered an injury, illness, or had surgery. Residents usually share rooms and have cafeteria food for meals. These prices can range from $4,000 to $8,000 depending on the level of medical care needed.

For information on other types of senior homes, visit our blog post here.

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When you are looking at your options for residential care, you should do your research and make sure you understand the cost of residential care in Colorado, what your insurance covers, what your needs are, and what facility might be a good fit for you. If you are considering choosing the Manor at Marston Lake, we want you to feel confident in your decision. Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you have about our facilities and we will be happy to answer your questions and respond as soon as we can.

Testimonials

We moved my Aunt to The Cottage at The Manor on Marston Lake 7 months ago. Everyone has been very helpful during the various stages of the transition. The Cottage is very clean and a beautiful facility, that is just the right size for her. Every staff member, the managers, as well as the owners all feel like extended family to us. Thank you all!!
- Polly A

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From the flat monthly rates to the rooms to the spectacular meals (they accommodate special diets) to the attendants and medication managers to the daily activities and to the way the administration, including the owner, treat staff and residents like family. If you or a loved one need assisted living, I highly recommend the Manor on Marston Lake. Pay them a visit and you'll see what I mean.

- Lisa H.

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My 94 year old mother is at the Cottage and she and my family could not be happier! It is a beautiful clean facility which is very homey. The food is delicious and the aides are loving and caring.

- Donna Daniel

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My Mom has been a resident of The Manor on Marston Lake for almost a year now, and she is thriving in this environment. She has many activities to choose from each day and participates in everything with all of her new friends. She is seldom in her room. Moving my Mom to The Manor was the best decision my family made with regard to her aging needs.

- L Reinking

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Hands down the best care facility I have ever seen. The staff is amazing; caring and genuine, and the administration is phenomenal. They have a true passion for their residents and the care provided is second to none. Could not have asked for a better situation for my family.

- Kelly Russell

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