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I want to know what is the difference between a group home and an assisted living?

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Dr. Hong-phuc Tran answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

Group home: Is smaller; also called board and care. Assisted living is larger; people living in assisted living need to be more independent (e.g. Being able to feed, dress, bathe themselves, walk to dining room). However, less independent people can still live in assisted living if they get private caregiver or make arrangements for more help. I prefer board and care for my frailer patients.

Answered 10/7/2013

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