Florida Assisted Living Facilities Practice Exam

Which of the following is included in "personal services" provided by assisted living facilities?

1. Medication administration

2. Nursing services

3. Self-administration of medication

4. Mental health services

The correct answer is: Nursing services

In the context of assisted living facilities, personal services generally refer to the non-medical assistance offered to residents to support their daily living activities. These can include help with grooming, bathing, dressing, and mobility. Nursing services, while they fall under a broader category of healthcare services, are typically not classified as personal services since they may involve medical training and clinical functions. Medication administration, self-administration of medication, and mental health services usually require different levels of expertise and regulatory oversight, distinguishing them from personal services. Nursing services, however, are foundational in providing care tailored to individual resident needs regarding health monitoring and management, which is essential in a facility setting. Though critical to overall health, nursing services serve a separate function from the direct personal assistance typically associated with day-to-day life in assisted living environments.