Assisted Living is a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services, and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who need help in activities of daily living but do not need the skilled medical care provided in a nursing facility. Assisted Living promotes maximum independence and dignity for each resident and encourages the involvement of a resident’s family, neighbors and friends. Staff is available to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs. Assisted Living residences may also be called residential care facilities, adult congregate living facilities, personal care homes, catered living facilities, retirement homes, homes for adults, or community residences.