COMPARE CARE OPTIONS
Home care, home health and assisted living: what is the difference?
Compare where support occurs, what each option is designed to provide and which questions a Louisville-area family may want to ask next.
THE SHORT ANSWER
What families should know first
Non-medical home care brings daily-living support into a person's existing home. Home health provides qualifying clinical services in the home. Assisted living is a residential setting where the person moves into a community that provides housing and supportive services.
Three types of support at a glance
| Compare | Non-medical home care | Home health | Assisted living |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where support occurs | Person's existing home | Person's existing home | Residential community |
| Primary purpose | Daily routines, personal assistance and companionship | Skilled clinical treatment or rehabilitation | Housing plus supportive services |
| Typical providers | Non-medical caregivers | Licensed clinical professionals | Community staff; exact services vary |
| How it begins | Care conversation and schedule review | Clinical and payer requirements | Community assessment, agreement and availability |
| Payment question | Private pay, policy or authorized benefit | Medicare or insurance eligibility may apply | Housing and service costs vary by community |
| Peacemaker's role | Provides this service | Does not provide skilled nursing or therapy | Does not operate an assisted-living residence |
Sometimes families use more than one type of provider
For example, a licensed home-health team may provide qualifying clinical treatment while a non-medical caregiver supports daily routines between visits. Each provider should have a clear role, plan and payment pathway.
Ask an assisted-living community for specifics
Ask each community exactly which services, staffing and health-related support it provides. Services and costs vary, so review the community's current assessment process, agreement, availability and written terms rather than relying on a general category description.
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Explore personal carePrimary sources
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NEXT STEP
Discuss Non-Medical Support
Tell Peacemaker about the location, daily routines and schedule your family is considering.