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Jack My husband and I visited a new assisted living center and took a tour. From what I understood was that in the assisted section---the center interviewed you and based the assistance on needs. I believe the fee was judged accordingly (not sure about this) to one's needs. It could be with pouring meds for the day, reminding one to take them at the right times, wheeling you to the dining area if need be. The nice thing for single pwps to me would be the three meals in the dining room, the meeting of new friends, joining in cards, scrabble, bridge, etc. These centers can be quite expensive. Nice thing for a couple is that the center makes the decision when it is time to move on to the NH section if needed. For caregivers this could take the burden of making the decision yourself as I recently had to do. Remember how Howard's wife was in the NH section and he remained in the apartment there. He could visit her at will, have his meals with her, etc. as she was near being taken very good care of. Mary CG for Mel 76/.11