The Difference between Old age homes and Nursing Homes!

People often confuse Old age homes with nursing homes due to their characteristic similarities. Because It is difficult to compare old age homes and nursing homes, as each of them has its own features and benefits that can confuse due to their similarities. However, I think this article will help to decide the best suited for your loved one.


Old age homes, also known as assisted living or retirement homes. It has independent facilities, Specifically for senior citizens. Good Old age homes always aim to provide elderly people freedom, leisure activities, socialization opportunities, and adequate healthcare facilities.


When to pick an old age home:
1. Need full-time assisted everyday tasks such as dressing and bathing etc.
2. Need minor nursing support or medication regularly.
3. A good community of friends.
4. Maintaining a good diet habit.
5. Wants to engage in fun activities that cater to their interests, such as painting, or religious studies, in a homely environment, etc.

On the contrary, nursing homes are Ideal for senior citizens suffering from illness or the elderly who need constant treatment.

When to pick a Nursing home:
1. When Elderly people with severe health issues.
2. Need round-the-clock care due to chronic illness or deteriorating health.
3. Have been injured and require extensive rehabilitation
4. If Suffering from any kind of infectious disease.
5. Aren’t able to feed themselves on their own.

Some extra benefits of old age homes:

1. Old-age homes would provide the same kind of assistance with an additional benefit for 24 hours.
2. Old age homes are staffed 24 hours a day, and a part of the staff consists of qualified nurses taking care of the elderly, if and when needed.
3. Staff members at an old age home assist people with personal care needs such as washing, dressing, going to the bathroom, and engaging in other social or physical activities.
4. Most important, a homely environment. No visitors are arriving daily like a nursing home.
5. Less risk factor from infectious disease.


I think this discussion will clarify the basic concept of Old age homes and nursing homes. Thank you for reading our blog, please drop your Valuable remark, about this post.

Why Shibasram is known as the best luxurious assisted living facility Old age home in Kolkata?

It absolutely depends on under what circumstances and which old age home you have chosen for your parents. There are lots of old age homes which are available in different cities. But according to me, Shibasram is the best old age home that locates in Kolkata and provides the best services for elderly people, which encourages them to live a comfortable life.

With a homely ambiance, Shibasram's old age home has comfortable rooms with all modern facilities, regular medical check-ups, 24-hour stand-by ambulance, nurses, maids, doctors, and many more facilities available here.

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Apart from this, the managing team arranges lots of healthy activities such as morning exercises, meditation, yoga, and indoor games for the elderly. The staff of Shibasram old age homes is always able to offer constant love and care for the aged people who are living in their shelter.

Shibasram old age home is where all persons are equally cared for and loved and provided with every facility through which elderly people find enough courage and motivation to live longer.

This is why this Shibasram is known as the best luxurious assisted living facility old age home in Kolkata.

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Shibasram old age home is located in the south Kolkata area. 1250, PG survey park, Near Santoshpur Jora Bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal 700075.

For more information get in touch with us. Our website (Shibasram Old Age Home) Also, you may call us at +91 9903814392/+91 8697407135

NB: We have a special department for Alzheimer's and Dementia patients. Except for infectious diseases, all kinds of bedridden patients are allowed admission.

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Shibasram is an old age home in Kolkata. But we have a special department for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. Specialist doctors, 24-hour nurses, individual maids, a prescribed diet, and many more facilities are available here. Actually, We provide a complete luxury assisted living facility for senior citizens.

Our goal is Fulfilling responsibilities to your loved ones by providing reliable, affordable, and efficient services - helping them to live an active life with peace and dignity.

* All kinds of bedridden patients are allowed for admission, except for any infectious disease.

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Shibasram is one of the best old age homes in Kolkata where old people can stay together in harmony.
They can do things that interest them and will also be able to get the chance to meet people who are in similar situation like them. They will also get every kind of comfort and amenities that are needed for a comfortable life

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