FAQ .......
What is an Assisted Living Home?
An Assisted Living Home is one of the living arrangements available to senior
citizens who cannot comfortably live alone. These care homes are licensed private
homes, located in residential neighborhoods, that can house anywhere
from 4-10 people (based on the square-footage of the house). Private care homes
differ from the larger assisted living facilities or nursing homes in that
the ratio of caregivers to residents is less. Their meals are home cooked,
nutritious, and are served at the dining room table. Most importantly, someone
is there with your loved one 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What are the advantages of a small care home vs. a large care facility?
Small facilities tailor personalized, meaningful activities for the specific
individual. Small assisted care facilities give greater care than larger facilities
and have less staff turnover.
What are our fees?
Fees are charged according to the level of care required by the resident.
Charges are billed on a monthly basis. Anyway, the cost is about half as much
as a nursing home.
How does an Assisted Living Home handle the medical needs of residents?
Adult care facility operators and staff must complete CPR and first-aid training
certified by the American Red Cross. Each adult care facility must have procedures
for obtaining emergency assistance, such as an ambulance. Adult care facilities
are required to keep individual resident records and store them so that information
is immediately available in an emergency. This record must contain written
information, including the name, address and phone number of anyone who should
be notified in an emergency, and the name and number of the resident's doctor.
If a resident's health takes a turn for the worse, the adult care facility
must make sure that the resident receives proper medical attention or, if necessary,
is transferred to a medical facility.
How will a resident adjust to living in an Assisted Living Home?
It is normal to expect an adjustment period for the resident, family and the
entire adult care household once a new resident moves into an Assisted Living
Home.
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on adjusting to living in an assisted living home.
