When Should I Consider Long-Term Living Facilities? Moving from your home into a long-term living facility is a decision that comes with many changes. Older adults may consider moving into a long-term living facility if they: desire a low-maintenance lifestyle; feel lonely and socially isolated in their current community; begin to have mobility issues and experience falls more frequently; require assistance with daily activities; want to have amenities such as medical care, personal care, and entertainment in closer proximity.