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Nursing's Marie Grosh explains the differences between independent living and assisted living

Media | May 13, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Independent living vs. assisted living: What's the difference? 

U.S. News & World Report: Marie Grosh, assistant professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, said assisted living memory-care units often include secured environments and higher staff-to-resident ratios to support residents with dementia, behavioral needs and safety concerns.