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What Is a Type B Assisted Living Facility?
Date Updated: December 2, 2025
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Assisted living facilities take a step beyond independent living to provide seniors with varying degrees of care and support tailored to their needs. In a Type B assisted living facility, seniors can receive help with instructions during emergencies, overnight care, and moving around.
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How Does a Type B Assisted Living Facility Differ From Type A and Type C?
Type A, B, and C assisted living facilities offer different levels of care to residents, with Type B balancing the amount of support between the two.
In a Type A facility, residents mostly maintain their functional independence. They don't need routine overnight care and can leave unassisted during an emergency. A Type C facility is a limited-bed facility, usually in a home-like setting, that gives seniors advanced care on an individual level.
In Type B assisted living, seniors may have some mobility limitations and require help moving around the facility, getting into or out of a wheelchair, and/or leaving in an emergency. They can also receive overnight help from staff, such as getting up to use the bathroom or taking an early-morning medication.
What Are the Levels of Assisted Living Care?
Assisted living gives residents support with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing and eating, that they wouldn't receive in independent living. Some assisted living facilities specialize in one level of care, such as Type B or Type C assisted living, but many offer different levels or types of assisted living, including hospice or memory care.
Texas is the only state that defines its assisted living facilities as Type A, B, or C. While other states and facilities use different terms, they generally have similar levels of care groupings. For example, California refers to assisted living facilities for seniors as "Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly" (RCFEs).
RCFEs with multiple beds and residents who need help with ADLs fall into California's "Assisted Living" category, similar to Type B facilities. "Board and Care" facilities usually house up to six beds, like Type C facilities.
What Type of Assisted Living Is Right for Your Loved One?
If your loved one can function and get from place to place independently, a Type A facility could work for them. Type B is best if your loved one has mobility limitations, while Type C suits seniors needing the highest level of around-the-clock care.
Knowing when it's time for assisted living can make the transition a bit easier. If you identify safety risks or the need for help with personal care or mobility, share your concerns with your loved one. When you talk to your parents about assisted living, make sure they understand that staff members can help them maintain as much independence as possible while still offering the safety and support they need to thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
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