{"id":2873,"date":"2021-01-25T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/?p=2873"},"modified":"2026-01-04T16:08:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:08:00","slug":"difference-between-independent-and-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/blog\/2021\/01\/25\/difference-between-independent-and-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Independent Living and Assisted Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2873\" class=\"elementor elementor-2873\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12e5d0e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"12e5d0e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-60b1070\" data-id=\"60b1070\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b022a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25b022a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><strong>How to Find the Right Level of Care for You or Your Loved One<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Do you or someone you love require additional living assistance?<\/strong><br \/><strong>There are options!<\/strong> Senior living has <strong>a variety of benefits for elderly adults<\/strong> who need aid. You can find different kinds of senior living arrangements, such as visiting-home nurses, assisted living communities, nursing homes, and independent living.<\/p><p>What is the most suitable option? The best fit depends on your unique needs.<\/p><h4><b>Let\u2019s explore two popular selections:<\/b><\/h4><ul><li>Independent living<\/li><li>Assisted living<\/li><\/ul><p>When an older adult first needs extra care, one of these two options is ordinarily a good fit.<\/p><h3><b>What is Independent Living?<\/b><\/h3><p>Independent living is housing that is specialized for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/senior-housing\/independent-living-for-seniors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seniors 55 and over<\/a>. The apartment, townhouse, or free-standing home is typically designed to be more convenient for older adults. Plus, the community, such as Pegasus Senior Living, takes care of maintenance and yard care.<\/p><p>Independent living communities, sometimes called retirement communities, are ideal for older adults who don\u2019t need much extra help. These adults can perform their daily chores and don\u2019t require daily medical attention.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_1651\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1651\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-1651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_72545033.jpeg\" alt=\"Pegasus Senior Living | Seniors eating dinner outdoors\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_72545033.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_72545033-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_72545033-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/pegasus-landing-of-overland-park\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/58\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_72545033-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>When seniors have fewer chores, they are left with more time to focus on socializing with other like-minded seniors!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Although tenants are independent, there are often community activities and other helpful services. For example, there may be entertainment, events, and social activities. Independent living may also offer on-site conveniences like laundry services or shops.<\/p><h3><b>What is Assisted Living?<\/b><\/h3><p>Assisted living is excellent for seniors who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/residential-facilities-assisted-living-and-nursing-homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">need assistance with everyday activities, but are in better health<\/a> than those who require a nursing home.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_708\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-708\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-708 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Pegasus-Senior-Living_56616200-1024x806.jpeg\" alt=\"Pegasus Senior Living | Senior holding hands with caregiver\" width=\"1024\" height=\"806\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-708\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Seniors receiving assisted living services require a little extra support.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><p>Residents in assisted living care often have their own apartments. The apartment grants privacy and independence while also providing the healthcare and assistance that residents need. Tenants are provided services and support like medication, meals, and housekeeping.<\/p><h3><b>Deciding Between Assisted Living or Independent Living?<\/b><\/h3><p>Selecting assisted or independent living depends on needs. Some communities, like Pegasus Senior Living, offer both options.<\/p><p>When you decide between these two options, think about what your loved one requires right now and in the near future.<\/p><h4><b>Consider personal necessities such as:<\/b><\/h4><ul><li>Medical<\/li><li>Hygienic<\/li><li>Mobility<\/li><li>Housekeeping<\/li><\/ul><p>When making this critical decision, reach out to Pegasus Senior Living to discuss the best fit. Our team is made up of trained professionals who are delighted to explain the options in detail. Knowing your prospects will allow you to make a decision.<\/p><h3><b>Why Choose Pegasus for Either Service?<\/b><\/h3><p>At Pegasus Senior Living, our residents are our motivation, and we are devoted to being the comfort and support to those we serve. We designed our independent and assisted living communities to keep pace with our residents\u2019 active, enjoyable lifestyles.<\/p><p>To ensure our residents are happy and healthy, we provide an exciting environment full of amenities and plenty of learning opportunities. We are here to offer the freedom to live the life our residents want!<\/p><p>Our values are compassion, dignity, and choice, and they are at the core of all our buildings and services. We vow to present you with exceptional personal service that will enhance your life.<\/p><p><b>We\u2019re Local. We\u2019re Passionate. We Care.<\/b><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><center><i>Would you like to learn more about Pegasus Senior Living? Click here to fill out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/contact\/\">contact form<\/a> for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!<\/i><\/center>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15bb83d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15bb83d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b style=\"font-style: inherit; background-color: transparent; font-size: 18px; color: var( --e-global-color-text );\">References<\/b><\/h2><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helpguide.org\/articles\/senior-housing\/independent-living-for-seniors.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HelpGuide.org<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/residential-facilities-assisted-living-and-nursing-homes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nia.nih.gov<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Find the Right Level of Care for You or Your Loved One Do you or someone you love require additional living assistance? 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