We also briefly describe the scope of Minnesotaâs MA dental benefits, types of dental care and dental procedures, and Minnesotaâs dental workforce. We address Medical Assistance payment rates and their impact on dentist. participation and MA recipient access to dental services later in this report.
In choosing between a nursing home and an assisted living facility, it is important to note that a nursing home is designed for people who need constant and special medical care while an assisted living facility is designed for people who only need moderate assistance with their daily activities. Summary.
Currently, more than 1.5 million people in the United States live in nursing homes [source: Pear]. The majority of nursing home residents are women, usually widowed, and nearly half of nursing home residents are 85 years or older [source: AGS Foundation]. But what really distinguishes these people from those living in, say, an assisted living facility, is the amount of nursing care and supervision they need.