An institution that provides varied medical and nonmedical assistance for chronic illness or disability is called what?

• A. Assisted living facility
• B. Long-term care facility
• C. Rehabilitation center
• D. Hospice care facility

Answer: (B)

Providing ongoing medical supervision along with help with daily activities for people with chronic illness or disability is the hallmark of a long-term care facility. This setting is designed for around-the-clock care, coordinating medical needs with everyday support, to keep residents stable and safe over the long run.

The other options don’t fit as well. An assisted living facility mostly offers housing and help with daily tasks but does not provide the level of continuous medical care needed for ongoing chronic conditions. A rehabilitation center focuses on restoring function after an injury or illness and is typically temporary. Hospice care centers on comfort and end-of-life planning rather than ongoing management of chronic disabilities.