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Assisted living vs memory care: what's the difference?

Assisted living supports residents who need help with daily activities but are generally safe on their own. Memory care is a secured, dementia-specific setting with trained staff, structured routines and wander-prevention. Many communities offer both, so a resident can move between levels without changing buildings.

If a loved one has a dementia diagnosis, wanders, or has had safety incidents at home, memory care is usually the right level. Browse facilities by state below.

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