The cost of an average Assisted Living Facility runs from $70 to $80 a day and this only includes the very basic of services. Room, board, and laundry – though this depends on the actual facility. Some facilities include all meals, while others only include two meals per day in this price estimate. Please note that the average price quoted above may vary widely by state.
Assisted Living Concerns
Dignity in Assisted Living
Monday, March 7th, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info
When someone thinks of an Assisted Living Facility, often the first thing that comes to mind is the upscale look of the facility. People may assume that because the facility looks so classy that the quality of life will match the scenery.
Top Ten States With 5 Star Nursing/Assisted Living Facilities
Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info
US News and World Report published a list of ten states with the highest percentage of 5 stare rankings. This list was published in January 2010.
Power of Attorney
Friday, February 25th, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info
Power of attorney has been a term used in soap operas and movies for a very long time. We’ve all heard the horror stories: someone’s power of attorney took them for everything they owned. Left the poor person penniless or worse.
Sexual Abuse in Assisted Living Facilities
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns
What is sexual abuse?
Sexual abuse is the act of forcing another person to perform or participate in an unwanted sexual act. The offenses/acts can include:
NCAL Annual Reports
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info
The National Council on Assisted Living (NCAL) gathers information on assisted living facilities and providers from around the nation and reports on them every year. The council was started in order to better help consumers understand their options and to help seniors find the best facility for them.
Medicare Physicians’ Pay Cut Leads to Patient Refusals
Prepared for a Crisis?
Monday, February 7th, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, Resident Care
Researchers estimate that in the U.S. 19 assisted living facilities are affected by emergencies including fires, floods, severe weather, patient wandering incidents, or alleged cases of abuse or negligence.
When Crisis Happens: What an ALF Should Do
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, Resident Care
An organization’s response to a crisis affects more than their credibility, image and reputation – it can affect the lives of the people they serve. Assisted Living facilities encounter occasional crises. When they do, they need to be prepared to cope with them.
What Your Assisted Living Community Needs to Know About Wound Care
Friday, January 14th, 2011, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, Resident Care
One of the health issues seniors in an assisted living facility may face is a chronic wound. Potential residents should ask health care providers at the facility if they are equipped to identify and treat wounds.
What you need to know about housekeeping services in Assisted Living
Friday, January 7th, 2011, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living
“I mopped my kitchen floor every day for sixty years,” says Irene, a resident at an assisted living facility in the South. “One of the criteria for choosing a new place to live was that I didn’t have to clean anymore. That part of my life is done.
Obama Adds $19 mill to Fund More Assisted Living
Monday, January 3rd, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns
Elderly Americans in Arizona, Maryland, New York and Ohio will soon find themselves living in upgraded apartments equipped to meet their physical needs because of $19.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD today announced the grants to help convert existing multifamily projects into assisted living facility for the elderly.
Making the Choice Among NJ Senior Living Options
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Assisted Living Regulations
At AssistedLivingFacilities.org, the staff realizes that our options are not the only ones. In fact adult day care centers, home health care aids and nursing homes are all part of the larger galaxy of senior care options. Of course, those are just the professional ones, and if you’re reading this because of an aging parent, you have your own
Assisted Living Communities With Skilled Nursing Options
Monday, December 6th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living
More and more assisted living facilities are seeing the importance of providing care to seniors who suffer not just from old age, but from Alzheimer’s or other forms of memory loss. Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart, an assisted living home in Toledo, Ohio, plans to add more nursing beds, as a result of a generous donation of 22 bed licenses, worth $330,000, from ProMedica Health System. This will bring the home’s total skilled nursing beds to 47.
Medication Advances: Ingredients Printed on Actual Pills
Friday, December 3rd, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Resident Care
For those charged with caring for seniors, one of the most difficult and most important jobs is ensuring that they get the appropriate medications at the right time. Because the elderly often suffer from a number of illnesses, they may take several different pills each day.
Can Aging Adults Keep Cars In Assisted Living?
Friday, November 26th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, Life in Assisted Living
This subject is a sore point with many aging adults. Driving is viewed as a right by many and as a privilege by others. Many assisted living communities allow residents to keep a car and drive as long as they are capable and licensed. Some states have proposed legislation to test older drivers at a certain age, while others have passed laws that require mandatory testing of older drivers.
Residents Should be Prepared for Unexpected Medical Emergencies
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Assisted living homes may not offer comprehensive medical care. Unlike skilled nursing facilities, ALFs may not have a doctor on call or a nurse for each section (wing). Every ALF should have a plan in place for medical emergencies that may occur. In addition residents of assisted living can do a few simple things to be prepared for a medical emergency.
LGBT Targeted Assisted Living Facilities Face Challenges
Friday, November 12th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living
LGBT – specific assisted living facilities are increasing in popularity, but community developers and organizers are struggling to keep plans from being delayed or even abandoned. For most projects, financing has become the biggest problem.
Going Green: Eco-Friendly Trends in Assisted Living
Monday, November 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
These days everyone is thinking green. In an effort to be more environmentally responsible while saving money at the same time, many assisted living managers are looking for ways to make their buildings eco-friendly.
Proper Resident Indepedence in Assisted Care Settings
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
If you are among the many family members searching for an option for your loved one that will allow them to continue being independent–you may want to look very closely at the facility you are considering. All assisted living communities are not created equal in regards to independence.
Caring for Mental Health Needs in Assisted Living
Monday, November 1st, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
A Scary Statistic
A recent study that examined elderly patients in long-term care institutions in Italy reported that the elderly in ALFs and skilled nursing homes are more likely to commit suicide than seniors who live in community-centered housing.
Can an Assisted Living Resident be Forced to Move Out?
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
There are situations where a resident can be forced to move out of their assisted living facility. Families are often caught by surprise when something like this occurs and are not sure where to turn for help.
Identifying Malnutrition in Seniors
Monday, October 25th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
When it comes to senior nutrition in assisted living and long-term care, how is malnutrition defined? It is estimated that between 25% and 85% of seniors in long-term care suffer from varying degrees of malnutrition.
Where will my possessions go when I move into assisted living?
Friday, October 22nd, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, Resident Care
Moving into an Assisted Living Facility does not mean that you need to give up all of your belongings. There are facilities that offer apartments in addition to smaller shared rooms. In the apartment type facilities, often referred to as Retirement Communities, residents may bring a large portion of their belongings to decorate and use.
When Zoning Works And When It Doesn’t
Monday, October 18th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
We spoke recently about how much of what determines the placement of new or renovated assisted living facilities depends on the approval of local government. Now we’re going to go through a few case studies and lessons that adult children can take away if they’re looking to be a booster for local projects.
The Importance of Quality Sleep for Assisted Living Residents
Friday, October 15th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society published the results of a study that studied the sleep habits of 121 people. All were residents of Assisted Living Facilities- residents of these facilities for two years or less.
Why First Responders Have A Major Role At Assisted Living Residences
Monday, October 11th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
The staff at assisted living facilities are trained to deal with most situations, including evacuations due to fire or an extreme weather event. Savvy seniors and their younger children can find out a lot about a facility by the relationship it has with the local fire and police departments, too.
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