When I compare assisted living to a nursing home; generally speaking, I think that assisted living is better. In this paper I will be comparing the cost, service, and quality of each facility.
When it comes to cost, assisted living is less expensive than a nursing home. The cost for one month in assisted living is $3,950, whereas the cost for one month in a nursing home is $6,800, this is because residents in a nursing home require more attention than someone in assisted living. Both facilities provide personal care for each of their residents. The difference is how the care is done, for example in assisted living you may have to help the person get in and out of the tub, but they can wash their own hair, brush