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Always Best Care is compensated by our contracted assisted living communities, which means we are happy to provide our senior housing and assisted living referral services at no charge to you

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We match our clients with the top senior living communities based on individual needs, budget, and geographical preference

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We personally escort our clients and their families on a tour of the matched assisted living communities so they can determine which senior housing option is best for them

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Understanding the Senior Living Community Options

The many choices for senior housing can be overwhelming. Some older adults are able to live out their retirement years playing golf and enjoying relatively few health problems. In contrast, others require assistance with their care needs which is often dictated by health and safety concerns.

The information below will provide you with some of the more common options available in today’s senior housing market. For more information, contact your local Always Best Care office today to help you make an educated decision about the right senior living option for you or your loved one.

Assisted Living

What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted living communities are designed to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes, offering a balanced solution for seniors who require help with daily activities but still want to maintain a level of independence. If you’re concerned about your aging loved one’s wellbeing, an assisted living community can provide the right blend of comfort, security, and healthcare services.

Assisted living communities offer a home-like setting that promotes the resident’s independence while providing various levels of medical and personal care. This makes it an ideal choice for seniors who may not require the intensive care of a nursing home but still need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

 

Services Provided by Assisted Living Communities

Assisted living communities typically provide supervision or assistance with ADLs, coordination of services by outside health care providers, and monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and wellbeing. Assistance often includes the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services. The services offered by assisted living communities vary from facility to facility. Services often include:

 

  • Meals and Nutrition:  One to three meals a day are provided, designed to meet the nutritional needs of seniors.
  • Medication Monitoring: Staff assist with the administration or supervision of medication, ensuring that residents take their prescribed medications on time.
  • Personal Care: This includes assistance with dressing, bathing, and other ADLs as needed.
  • Housekeeping and Laundry: Regular housekeeping and laundry services are provided to maintain a clean and healthy living environment.
  • 24-Hour Emergency Care: Always Best Care ensures that medical help is available at all times, offering peace of mind to both residents and their families.
  • Social and Recreational Activities: A variety of social and recreational activities are organized to keep residents engaged and socially active.
  • Medical Emergency Response: Advanced systems are in place to provide immediate assistance in case of medical emergencies.
  • Visitation Policy: Families are encouraged to visit their loved ones, and flexible visitation policies are in place to facilitate this.
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FAQs About Senior Living Referral Services

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There are many choices for seniors to consider when it comes to finding a community that will best fit their needs.

Independent living communities are for adults, generally ages 55 and older, who don’t need assistance with ADLs but are looking for a living environment that offers additional support, onsite amenities and socializing opportunities and activities.

A continuing care retirement community (CCRCs) offers multiple options along the continuum of senior living housing and healthcare spectrum. Many CCRCs offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one campus. If care needs change, residents can transition within the community to the proper care setting. In most cases, in-home care is also provided.

Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care. Living spaces can be individual rooms, apartments, or shared quarters.

Memory care is a type of long-term care geared toward those living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of progressive-degenerative dementia.

Nursing homes are senior living facilities that offer a high level of medical care. Like assisted living facilities, nursing homes have numerous amenities and help with basic activities. However, they also provide medication management and 24-hour supervision, leading to a more clinical environment as well as the highest level of care for individuals who don’t require hospitalization.

Always Best Care representatives can help match each client’s physical, emotional, and financial needs with the amenities and services of the local communities in your area. This is based on the use of comparative data that can help you determine the best option for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with the senior living communities in your area to gain extensive knowledge that is used to help seniors and their loved ones make an informed decision about the best option for them. This includes basic rent and care charges, services provided, and availability. Because Always Best Care is compensated by the communities, we provide senior living referral services that are provided at no charge to the client.

The transition into a senior living community can be a daunting task. Your spouse can play a huge role in your well-being. In many cases, especially assisted and independent living, spouses are certainly welcome to join their loved one. If this is something you are considering, it will be important to ask the community you are considering if your spouse is welcome to join you. Also, be sure to ask how costs are allocated for your spouse.

Moving into a senior community is based on when and how you and your family want to transition. While some seniors are more proactive in moving into independent living, others choose to remain home until they have care needs or other requirements that make moving into a senior living community the right decision.

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