Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) Practice

A residential board and care facility is designed specifically to provide accommodations and supportive services for individuals who require assistance with daily living activities. This type of facility is typically aimed at those who may not need the intensive medical care offered in nursing homes but still require some level of assistance, such as elderly individuals or those with disabilities. Residents in these facilities are people who are not related to the owners, emphasizing the facility's role as a structured living environment where personal care services are provided.

This setting often includes meals, supervision, and possibly recreational activities, contributing to the overall quality of life for the residents, but these aspects are secondary to the primary focus of accommodation and care. In contrast, other options either misidentify the primary purpose of the facility or refer to services that do not align with the functions of a residential board and care setting. For instance, transient lodging for tourists or accommodations for prisoners fundamentally serve different populations and needs.