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Assisted living
Assisted living combines residential housing with recurring help for daily activities. The exact services and staffing model depend on state rules and the community contract.
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Assisted living in the United States
Explore assisted living communities with public prices, photos, reviews, amenities, and source dates.
34584published communities
Assisted living guide
What assisted living is—and how support varies
A category name is only a starting point. Compare the actual service package, resident agreement, assessment process, and fee schedule before deciding that a community matches someone’s needs.
Who it may fit
Start with day-to-day independence
It may fit someone who wants a community setting and needs regular help with routines such as bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, or medication coordination.
Important boundary
Verify what is actually included
Assisted living is not the same as round-the-clock skilled nursing. Ask what the base fee includes and which needs trigger a higher care charge.
Compare living and care types
Assisted living and related options, compared
A higher score means more of the named dimension—not a better community. These editorial planning scores are not quality ratings, clinical recommendations, or licensing definitions; services and responsibilities vary by state and provider.
Showing this guide with three related alternatives selected by setting and planning use.
| Dimension | Assisted livingCurrent guide | Board & Care homes | Memory care | Independent living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence expected10 = most self-directed | 5/10 Recurring help with daily activities. | 4/10 Residents commonly need recurring daily support. | 2/10 Cueing or supervision is often central. | 9/10 Usually manages personal care independently. |
| Everyday services10 = more commonly bundled | 8/10 Meals and household services often included. | 8/10 Room, meals, and household support are commonly bundled. | 8/10 Structured dining and activities are common. | 7/10 Meals, housekeeping, or transportation often offered. |
| Personal support10 = more hands-on help | 8/10 Help with daily activities is a core feature. | 8/10 Hands-on help varies by resident and home. | 9/10 Dementia-focused personal support is central. | 2/10 Usually separate or arranged from outside. |
| Supervision structure10 = more structured oversight | 7/10 Oversight varies by assessment and state rules. | 8/10 24-hour non-medical supervision; nurse presence varies. | 10/10 Designed around cueing, safety, and supervision. | 3/10 Community safety features vary. |
| Housing flexibility10 = broader housing choices | 4/10 Residential care setting; state rules apply. | 3/10 Usually a private or shared room in a small residential home. | 3/10 Usually a dedicated residence or neighborhood. | 5/10 Usually an apartment in a service-oriented community. |
National price orientation
Published monthly starting-price medians
These are separate community samples, not quotes for the same apartment or level of support. Its median falls between the other care categories with enough published prices.
How this national comparison is calculated
Where a median is shown, national medians use each community's lowest currently published monthly starting price for the applicable care type. An unscoped price is eligible only when the community offers exactly one senior-care type. Standard prices are preferred; a limited-unit promotion is used only when it is the sole qualifying price. Communities without a numeric published price are excluded. Skilled nursing, Board & Care, and CCRC / Life Plan are displayed with their source-specific limitations rather than a fabricated cross-source median.
Financial planning notes
Budget for care needs that may increase
Assisted living costs can change after an assessment or when support needs change. Build a current budget and at least one higher-care scenario before comparing communities.
Model the next care tier—not only today’s fee
Separate the housing or base fee from assessed care charges. Ask what medication support, transfers, incontinence care, nighttime help, or added staff time costs—and what triggers reassessment or a move to another setting.
Test whether a home-care plan is workable
Compare assisted living with the current home, safety changes, meals, transportation, and enough paid coverage for the hours actually needed, including nights or weekends. Include provider coordination and backup coverage. Medicare home health is limited and does not replace ongoing custodial or round-the-clock care.
Do not assume the residence fee is covered
Medicare generally does not pay for long-term non-medical care. State Medicaid HCBS programs may cover eligible services, but eligibility, covered services, provider participation, and treatment of room and board must be verified locally.
Housing assistance is not an assisted-living benefit
HUD Section 202 is an affordable rental-housing program for qualifying adults age 62 and older. It does not by itself provide or fund an assisted-living care package; check local programs separately.
Benefit eligibility is personal and state-specific. Official resources explain programs; only the administering agency can determine eligibility.
Recently refreshed
Latest assisted living
Profiles most recently checked against their public sources.
Stevens Point, WI
Circle of Life Residence
Assisted Living · Board & Care homes
Source checked September 14, 2026
Shawano, WI
SWAN ACRES FAMILY HOME
Assisted Living · Board & Care homes
Source checked September 14, 2026
Pardeeville, WI
Saber Group Homes Kristen House
Assisted Living · Board & Care homes
Source checked September 13, 2026
Onalaska, WI
COULEE CARE MAIN STREET
Assisted Living · Board & Care homes
Source checked September 13, 2026
Casper, WY
Life Care Center of Casper
Assisted Living · Independent Living · Skilled nursing
Source checked September 13, 2026
Oconomowoc, WI
A Passion For Care Adult Family Homes
Assisted Living · Board & Care homes
Source checked September 13, 2026
Racine, WI
Ascension Living - Lakeshore at Siena
★ 3.6 · 7 reviews12 photos
Memory Care · Assisted Living · Skilled nursing
Source checked September 13, 2026
Compare published inventory
Where to find assisted living
Compare states and cities by the number of active community profiles in currently published markets. Higher inventory does not imply higher quality.
Across the U.S.
Assisted living by state
City inventory
Assisted living by city
- #1Baltimore, MDMaryland462communities
- #2Tacoma, WAWashington402communities
- #3Portland, OROregon401communities
- #4Spokane, WAWashington367communities
- #5Phoenix, AZArizona351communities
- #6Lynnwood, WAWashington318communities
- #7Everett, WAWashington317communities
- #8Kent, WAWashington292communities
- #9Anchorage, AKAlaska285communities
- #10Federal Way, WAWashington281communities
Inventory counts reflect active profiles in markets currently published by Find With Care and may change as sources are refreshed or new markets are released. The lists show up to ten states and cities with the highest published inventory.