There are two very big differences between both facilities. However, both do provide a safe, healthy, and happy living environment for those in their care, along with support in ADL (Activities of Daily Living) which goes from bathing, dressing, and personal care. The differences are in the medical services that are provided and the physicality. In simpler terms, the Assisted living is housing that provides some care while Nursing homes are primarily caring facilities that also provide housing. Most people who stay in assisted living facilities don’t need the constant supervision. In some cases, the assisted living facility will have a resident nurse, sometimes an onsite health clinic. However, their focus is to help residents with the bare necessity living activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating and taking medicines.