Are Convalescent Homes a good idea for active seniors?

Answer 1

A convalescent home or nursing home is a facility for someone who needs round-the-clock nursing care. This could be due to age, physical condition or disease; young people use nursing home/rehab facilities sometimes following surgery. A retirement community is a residential facility that sets its own standards with regard to age (50+, 55+, 60+). Generally, a retirement community offers residence the opportunity to socialize with same-aged people pursuing common interests. A retirement community defines itself with regard to activities, facilities and services. Assisted living is an option that allows residence access to nursing/medical care/assistance as needed. Generally, assisted living facilities offer self-contained apartments that include a call bell or emergency button to summon help if needed.