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Memory care and nursing homes: higher levels of support

Memory care is a specialized setting, sometimes a wing within assisted living and sometimes a standalone facility, designed for people with Alzheimer's or other dementias. It typically has a secured layout to prevent wandering, staff trained in dementia care, and a more structured daily routine.

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide the highest level of day-to-day medical care outside a hospital, including 24-hour nursing staff. Some stays are short-term rehab after a hospitalization, and some are long-term for people with significant ongoing medical needs — these are two different use cases worth asking about separately.

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