Beginner’s Guide To Assisted Living Placements: Know Your Options In El Paso, TX
We all want the perfect assisted living placement for our parents, but with so many different facilities to choose from, each with their own unique care offerings and resident criteria, finding the right senior housing solution can be easier said than done.
Don’t worry—the team at Always Best Care is here to help!
Read on to learn what options are available in Texas, who they are meant for, and what types of care services they provide, or call (915)-250-0177 to schedule an assisted living placement with our team.
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Beginner’s Guide To Assisted Living Placements
What Is An Assisted Living Facility?
Put simply, assisted living facilities provide housing for elderly or disabled people who need some support with their daily care, but not as much help as a nursing home provides.
Going by the book, Chapter 92.11 of the Texas Administrative Code defines an assisted living facility as an establishment that:
- Furnishes, in one or more facilities, food and shelter to four or more persons who are unrelated to the proprietor of the establishment;
- Provides personal care services, including help with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provides administration of medication by a person licensed or otherwise authorized in this state to administer the medication
Who Are Typical Assisted Living Residents?
According to Chapter 92.6 of the Texas Administrative Code, assisted living residents typically:
- Need some help with movement, skin care routines, medication, and the activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, eating and grooming
- Show symptoms of mental or emotional disturbance, but do not pose a risk to themselves or others
- Live with hearing or speech impairments
- Require daily reminders to encourage toilet routine and prevent incontinence, or may live with incontinence, but without pressure sores
But not all assisted living residents fit this definition. Many continue to enjoy independent lifestyles, but choose to move into assisted living for peace of mind, knowing they’ll have appropriate quarters and support services ready when their care needs increase down the line.
What Type Of Assisted Living Facility Is Right For My Loved Ones?
Chapter 92.3 of the Texas Administrative Code defines 3 types of assisted living facility:
- Type A facilities care for residents who are physically and mentally capable of evacuating the facility unassisted, do not require routine attendance during sleeping hours, and are capable of following directions in an emergency.
In other words, Type A facilities cater to El Paso’s mostly-independent seniors, those who only require the occasional helping hand but who may find their current family home unsuitable for their long-term aging goals. - Type B facilities care for residents who would require staff assistance to evacuate, are incapable of following directions under emergency conditions, require staff attendance during nighttime sleeping hours, and require assistance transferring to and from a wheelchair.
If your loved ones are living with serious mobility restrictions, cognitive impairment, or disability, you will likely be seeking a Type B facility during your assisted living placement. - Type C facilities are four-bed housing complexes that meet the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services’ standards for adult foster care, providing 24-hour support services for those who are no longer able to live independently, including meal preparation, housekeeping, minimal help with personal care, help with activities of daily living and provision of or arrangement for transportation.
Book An Assisted Living Placement: Ask The Experts In El Paso, TX
Always Best Care has helped numerous families perfect their assisted living placements in El Paso, TX, and we can do the same for you.
We begin every assisted living placement with a detailed needs assessment, during which we learn all about your loved one’s needs, as well as your family’s care budget and preferences.
Once we’ve gotten to know your family, we draw from our extensive professional network and knowledge of local facilities in order to create a personalized shortlist of recommendations. If you want to learn more about any of our recommendations, we will direct you towards additional information and even accompany you on a guided tour of the facility in question.
Best of all, because we are remunerated by our assisted living partners, this service is available at no cost to El Paso families.
To learn more and book your assisted living placement, you can:
- Call (915)-250-0177
- Email [email protected]
- Fill out our contact form
