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Group homes for seniors are great options for seniors too frail or disabled to live safely on their own or in assisted living, but who don’t need or want the “round-the-clock” nursing in a skilled nursing facility.

Group homes for seniors are small, residential facilities located withing a community that are designed to care for seniors who cannot live independently due to physical disabilities. These home are specialized to help seniors with daily living skills and self-care needs. Group homes usually provide long term care, but may be able to offer temporary or short term placements in some cases.

Most group homes are single family houses  that have been bought to meet the needs of the residents. These homes usually have provisions for the handicapped, but other than that, look like a “normal” home in the community.  The residents of these home usually need assistance in self-care and the activities of daily living. Some residents need supervision due to the behavior of the resident.

Group homes provide primarily long term care, but arrangements sometimes are made for short term or temporary care. Originally group homes were started and designed to provide care in the least restrictive environment possible and to simulate family life as much as possible. Group homes have always been more cost effective compared to other types of care. It is a noted strength if a supportive family is near the group home for transitional and continual support of the resident.