{"id":3410,"date":"2021-08-20T07:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-seasons-of-reno\/?p=3410"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:42:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:42:00","slug":"difference-senior-living-assisted-living-reno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pegasusseniorliving.com\/the-seasons-of-reno\/blog\/2021\/08\/20\/difference-senior-living-assisted-living-reno\/","title":{"rendered":"Is There a Difference Between Senior Living and Assisted Living, and Which One is Best for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why are seniors moving to Reno?<\/h2>

The senior population in Reno, NV, is expected to grow by 30,000<\/a> in the next 10 years. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, it\u2019s a great place for older adults to settle down, but where will they all live? If you\u2019re considering spending retirement in the biggest little city on earth, discover the advantage of assisted living and memory care<\/strong> in a community like The Seasons of Reno<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>

What\u2019s the difference between senior living and assisted living?<\/h2>

Assisted living is one form of senior living. This service allows you to continue living an independent lifestyle while our associates handle the hassles of life, like cooking, cleaning, and activities of daily living. Assisted lifestyles may take place in group homes, larger settings with individual apartments, or something in between.<\/p>

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37,000 seniors<\/a> call Reno home. Nearly 12 percent<\/a> of those seniors live alone. Finding a place to live that matches your needs and elevates your lifestyle is an important decision that requires research. Consider these options:<\/p>
Age in place at home<\/td>
  • Familiarity and comfort<\/li>
  • Not having to move at an unforeseen time<\/li>
  • Lack of socialization<\/li>
  • Paying for in-home care service<\/li>
  • Paying property tax<\/li>
  • Paying for home modifications like accessible showers and lifts<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Senior apartments<\/td>
  • Unique communities for people who are 55+<\/li>
  • Usually provides access to a gym and social events<\/li>
  • Limited services<\/li>
  • No healthcare services<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Independent living<\/td>
  • Housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation<\/li>
  • Activities and social events<\/li>
  • Your own accessible apartment or standalone home<\/li>
  • May not have care services you need as you age<\/li>
  • May need to move to receive higher care<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Assisted living<\/a><\/td>
  • The benefits of independent living, but with a higher level of care<\/li>
  • Private apartment<\/li>
  • Licensed nurse in most communities<\/li>
  • On-site physical\/occupational\/speech therapy in some communities<\/li>
  • Assistance with activities of daily living<\/li>
  • Medication management\/administration and\/or other
    engaging activities
    • Community outings for dining and entertainment<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Memory care<\/a><\/td>
  • The benefits of assisted living with trained memory care specialists for those living with Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia<\/li>
  • Research-based care<\/li>
  • Secure environment<\/li>
  • Private or semi-private apartments or suites<\/li>
  • Engaging mind-healthy programming<\/li><\/ul><\/td><\/tr>
Nursing home<\/td>