What is the difference between levels of care?
“Senior Living” and “Retirement Living” are broad terms often used to describe a variety of lifestyle and care options for older adults. These phrases are sometimes used interchangeably, especially by communities that offer multiple levels of care on one campus.
At Fellowship Square, we know that each person’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer different levels of care designed to meet changing needs while supporting independence, dignity, and quality of life. On this page, we’ll walk you through the most common senior living options, what they mean, what services they provide, and when they might be the right fit.
Independent Living
Independent Living is ideal for active seniors who want to enjoy freedom from daily chores while having services and support close at hand. They want to enjoy their independence, maintain their health and wellness, while still having peace of mind knowing they have supportive services available should they ever need them.
In Independent Living, a resident's monthly rent covers a wide range of services and amenities, including a specified number of meals per month, scheduled transportation, security, emergency call systems, housekeeping services, maintenance, and more.
Assisted Living
At some point, a resident may require more assistance than can be safely provided in Independent Living, even with additional services. In such cases, Assisted Living becomes an ideal option for seniors who require increased support in their day-to-day lives but do not need 24-hour skilled nursing care.
Assisted Living offers a comprehensive package of amenities, including three meals a day plus snacks, 24-hour caregiver assistance, weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and more. Depending on the level of assisted living services the resident requires, caregivers provide additional support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, as well as assistance with incontinence management and medication administration.
Requirements for Independent Living
There are very few requirements for Independent Living, with an age requirement being the most common.
At Christian Care Manors and Fellowship Square Phoenix, residents must be 62 and older. Independent Living is best for seniors who can perform daily living activities with only minimal assistance. However, should they need a little extra support, Home Health services can be a valuable tool in helping residents maintain their independence, health, and overall wellness.
Assisted Living
At a certain point, a resident may need more assistance than what can be safely provided in Independent Living, even with additional services. In such cases, Assisted Living becomes ideal for seniors who need increased support in their day-to-day lives but do not require 24-hour skilled nursing care.
Assisted Living provides a more robust package of amenities, including three meals a day plus snacks, 24-hour caregiver assistance, weekly housekeeping, laundry, and more. Depending on the level of Assisted Living services the resident needs, caregivers provide extra help with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming, incontinence management, and medication management.
Memory Care
Memory Care is designed for individuals experiencing more advanced symptoms of dementia who would benefit from a structured, supportive, and secure environment. Our team provides personalized assistance, ensuring each resident feels safe, valued, and cared for.
Short-term Rehab
Short-term Rehab provides post-acute rehab services to help you recover from a medical illness, heal from an injury, or provide additional care after leaving the hospital. Post-stroke recovery care, post-surgical care, or general inpatient care are all examples of short-term rehab services.