When choosing a senior living community, the options can be overwhelming. Our senior living consultants can help your family identify the appropriate lifestyle level – independent, assisted, or assisted living memory care. When visiting senior living communities, consider both the private living space and the common areas. Are there plenty of comfortable places to gather with family and friends? Review the menu and try a meal. Are menu selections appealing and flavorful? How varied is the daily menu? When you visit, chat with the residents. Are residents engaged in activities while you are there? Does the activities calendar offer a variety of activities and outings to encourage socialization and connection?
There are several options for paying for a nursing or retirement home, including private pay, long-term care insurance, and government programs such as Medicaid and Medicare. It’s important to research your options and determine what works best for your situation.
Yes, many nursing and retirement homes allow residents to bring their own furniture and personal belongings to make the facility feel more like home. However, it’s a good idea to check with the facility to see what their policy is and to make sure that any furniture you bring meets their safety standards.
Whether someone comes to a skilled nursing facility for a few days or for long term care, we want them to feel like they are at home. Light clothing and personal items should be brought along with items that will warm their heart, such as family photos, small keepsakes or a treasured blanket or pillow.
We encourage you to visit the facility ahead of time to see what items would be most appropriate. Unlike assisted living communities, our skilled nursing facilities provide basic furniture and toiletries. However, items that can help provide comfort during a patient or resident’s stay would be welcome.
No, all medication – even over-the-counter – must be administered by one of our care team members after admission. If you want your loved one to keep medication at bedside we will need to obtain a doctor’s order, have the resident complete a competency assessment and ensure that the medications are locked in a drawer.
