The living space differences reflect philosophical approaches to senior care, with assisted living emphasizing residential comfort and choice while nursing homes prioritize medical care delivery ...

But the truth is that there are nearly twice as many assisted living (ALF) and other residential care facilities (more than 30,000 in 2014) in the U.S. than nursing homes (about 15,000).

The Maryland Heights, Mo., city council granted approval for six-custom-built assisted living homes that will house 58 ...