An older patient says that she cannot go home until she can walk independently because she might get "kicked out" of the apartment. The nurse realizes this patient is describing which type of living facility?

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Assisted living facilities provide residents with assistance in daily activities like bathing, dressing, and walking. The patient's concern about needing to walk independently to avoid being "kicked out" suggests she lives in an assisted living facility, where a certain level of independence is required to remain in the facility.

An Older Patient Says That She Cannot Go Home Until