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Who Can Operate An ALF?

Monday, August 1st, 2011, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations
There are no federal regulations concerning the operation of Assisted living Facilities. Each state has their own regulations, but even with state by state laws there are some disturbing trends.
Every Can Do It

Directions on how to open ALFs exist on the Internet and in many comments on these articles or ‘how to guides’, you will see people operating assisted living ‘facilities’ out of their homes. Small homes, any size from two to six bedrooms. Each bedroom may house one or two . In some states there are even such so-called facilities based in double wide mobile homes.

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Five Star Senior Living: Assisted Living Spotlight

Friday, May 6th, 2011, Assisted Living Locations


Based in: Newton, Massachusetts
Residents: 9,686 (2009)
Number of Facilities: 154 owned or managed
Locations in US: All but AK, AR, CT, HI, ID, LA, ME, MT, ND, NH, , NV, OK, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WV
Locations Abroad: None
Company Type: Public, For Profit

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Luxury Living Popping Up for Seniors

Thursday, March 31st, 2011, Assisted Living Locations

The days when Grandma fought tooth and nail to stay out of a “home” are over, with the introduction onto the market of luxury apartment rentals for the elderly. Now she’ll be rushing right on over.

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Elderwood Senior Care, NY State

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011, Assisted Living Locations

in State is one of the leading chain of facilities in the state. Their services include Independent Living, Assited Living, Skilled Nursing, and Sub-acute care.

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Creekside Living Operates On Same Principles Founder Used While Caring For Mom

Friday, December 31st, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Locations

Lloyd Kellum had his first taste of providing assisted living services by being a family caregiver. His mother had Alzheimer’s disease, and more than a decade ago he decided to leverage his experience to help others.

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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

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Emeritus Senior Living’s Best Practice Award Explained

Friday, December 17th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility

Emeritus Senior Living’s care services, makes an effort to care for all , not just those in their own assisted living facilities, and it’s recently been rewarded for caring. Emeritus’ Home Visits program won an Assisted Living Award from the Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) on June 29. The award recognizes assisted living providers who take unique approaches and create innovative programs in order to provide the best possible services for senior citizens.
Home Visits Program

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One-Eighty/Leisure Care : Assisted Living Spotlight

Friday, December 10th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations


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Based in: Seattle, Washington
Residents: 7,070
Number of Facilities: 33
Locations in US: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington
Locations Abroad: British Columbia and Ontario Provinces
Company Type: Private, For Profit
Founded: 1976

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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 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.

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New Assisted Living Rules Set for Pennsylvania in 2011

Wednesday, December 1st, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, Assisted Living Regulations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Medicare

Because each state provides its own regulations governing assisted living facilities, and they can offer several levels of licensure, it can often be confusing to try and understand what they cover. That’s one of the main reasons, in our assisted living facility directory, we have adapted the National Center for Assisted Living’s annual regulatory review to attempt to list some helpful specifics for each state. In , new rules taking effect in January may help clarify and specify the state’s licensing requirements.

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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.

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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 .

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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.

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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 Communities, residents may bring a large portion of their belongings to decorate and use.

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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.

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Your Pet might be able to Live with You in Assisted Living

Friday, October 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

Many elderly Americans have . Cats, , or birds- sometimes other small animals. When these people reach a point in their lives where moving into an Assisted Living Facility () is the best option for them, they may believe that their will need to find new homes.

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Impact on Seniors of State Deficits: Spotlight on Maryland

Wednesday, September 29th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations

is a key financial driver of quality care for older Americans who live on fixed incomes, whether they live in assisted living facilities or receive home care. But states that are experiencing budget deficits are not necessarily inclined to maintain the increased levels of funding that came as a result of the stimulus bill in 2009.

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Far Flung Facilities Use Web-Based Learning To Keep Employees Sharp

Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, Resident Care

While many managed care providers are centrally located, with facilities in neighboring states, the pace of acquisitions in recent years means that some central offices are located in the Pacific Northwest and are managing facilities in Florida, Georgia and other places thousands of miles away.

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Who Regulates Assisted Living Facilities?

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility

The regulation of assisted living facilities is mostly handled at the state level. Because laws vary greatly and new legislation is being introduced constantly, you should check with your state governing agency for the most accurate and up-to-date laws. In our assisted living directory, we list the contacts and websites for each state.

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Choosing the Right Assisted Living Apartment

Friday, September 3rd, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living

Most assisted living facilities strive to make you feel at home. They encourage you to bring items with you, such as small furniture, decorative pieces, linens, and other creature comforts that make your room unique and comfortable for you.

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Understanding ALL the Costs of Assisted Living

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility

The costs of Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) vary across the United States. Depending on which state you are in, costs can range from $1500 to $5000 dollars per month for an . With this large of a range, it is easy to wonder just what you are getting for your money- and if it is worth the cost.

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Affiliation Agreement Could Mean Less Expensive Assisted Living

Monday, August 16th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living

ACTS manages properties in eight states, but a new deal has lent them more properties to manage in a consolidation move that could lead to better prices for who live in the Mid-Atlantic States.

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Summer Tips for Seniors in ALFs

Friday, August 13th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

Summertime can be dangerous for the elderly as we previously discussed in our summertime tips & choices post. During times of extremely high temperatures are especially at risk of suffering heat-related illnesses and injuries. There are a few things that can do to protect themselves and beat the .

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Assisted Living Poetry Contest

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

In May, GreenTree Assisted Living of Indianapolis, Indiana announced the winners of its April poetry contest. The contest is held in celebration of poetry and the role it has played in American culture. Entries for the facility’s contest were received from residents and people throughout the community. The contest was judged by Maxine Adkins Littrell, a retired English professor from Ivy Tech Community College.

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Zoning: How To Bring Assisted Living Facilities Closer To Home

Friday, August 6th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility

Grants are good for families who wish that there were more assisted living facilities near their hometown so that they could stay close to loved ones who may not be as active as they once were. Although there are still millions being disbursed to help create residences to help out , it may not necessarily be in the location desired by these younger Americans.

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Does Your Assisted Living Community Have a Disaster Plan?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

By law, assisted living facilities (ALFs) need to have a disaster or emergency plan prepared in writing. Then the plan must be approved by a state or local licensing agency. The safety of all residents should be a top priority for ALFs. As we discussed in our Dealing with Emergencies and Natural Disasters post, the proper plans and precautions are needed to be in place.

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Resident Assessments in Assisted Living

Monday, July 26th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

One of the best ways to measure an assisted living facility’s performance is through . If you’re looking for assisted care, do you your homework.  Find out what other residents and their families have to say about the facility.

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Assisted Living News for July 23, 2010

Friday, July 23rd, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations

Chicago Senior Living Project to Include Terrace Gardens

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Dealing with Emergencies and Natural Disasters in Assisted Living

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

When choosing an Assisted Living Community, families may forget to ask a very important question :

What happens in the facility if there is an emergency or natural disaster?

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Can Yoda Come Over and Play?

Monday, July 12th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care

Yoda is a six-year-old Bichon Frise and pet therapist. His owner takes him to the facility twice a week to entertain the residents, and Milton Ellsworth is one of his favorites. “I always look forward to Tuesdays and Fridays here,” says Ellsworth. “I think even the nurses love Yoda, because he cheers us up, and their job is easier if we’re happy.”

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