The United States is facing a caregiving crisis. As America’s population ages and adults are staying active for longer, many are choosing to live in assisted-living facilities. Assisted-living facilities offer 24-hour care but are less hands-on than nursing homes.

Whether you have long-term care insurance or not, cost plays a role in determining whether long-term care or nursing home care is the best solution. That's because many insurance policies have daily limits. And nursing homes and assisted living facilities often charge a high price -- although there are differences.

The Hope Wymore, a 62-bed assisted-living facility in Wymore, Nebraska, closed Tuesday after almost five years in operation.

The United States is facing a caregiving crisis. As America’s population ages and adults are staying active for longer, many are choosing to live in assisted-living facilities. Assisted-living facilities offer 24-hour care but are less hands-on than nursing homes.

Compare Home Health Care Agencies compiled a list of counties with the most assisted living facilities in Florida using data from Department of Homeland Security’s Geospatial Management Office.

Compare Home Health Care Agencies compiled a list of counties with the most assisted living facilities in Georgia using data from Department of Homeland Security's Geospatial Management Office.

When seeking a comfortable and supportive community for older adults, assisted living facilities come to the forefront, offering the ideal combination of independence and care. These facilities are designed to foster a quality lifestyle,