We are often asked the differences between Adult Family Homes and Boarding homes. One difference lies in the number of people that care services can be provided for.  An adult family home is licensed to provide care services for up to six adults in a regular house located in a residential neighborhood.  A boarding home is licensed to provide housing and care services to seven or more people in a home or facility located in a residential neighborhood.

Adult family homes may be run by a family, single person or business partners. The adult family home may also hire other employees. Some adult family homes allow pets and in some homes, multiple languages are spoken.

All adult family homes and boarding homes both provide housing and meals (room and board) and assume general responsibility for the safety and care of the resident. What additional services are offered will be different from home to home but may include:

Varying levels of assistance with personal care.

Intermittent nursing care (a licensed nurse available on a part-time basis).

Assistance with or administering of medications.

Some homes also provide specialized care to people living with developmental disabilities, dementia, or mental illness.

We have provided several resources throughout our website to help you decide the best environment for your situation.