Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C1456630
MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Assisted living is for adults who need help with everyday tasks. They may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, or using the bathroom, but they don't need full-time nursing care. Some assisted living facilities are part of retirement communities. Others are near <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/nursinghomes.html'>nursing homes</a>, so a person can move easily if needs change.</p><p>Assisted living costs less than nursing home care. It is still fairly expensive. Older people or their families usually foot the bill. Health and long-term care insurance policies may cover some of the costs. Medicare does not cover the costs of assisted living. </p><p style="font-weight:bold;font-style:italic;">Administration on Aging</p>