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.
How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
Who Regulates Assisted Living Facilities?
Wednesday, September 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
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.
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 ALF. 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.
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 seniors, it may not necessarily be in the location desired by these younger Americans.
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.
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 resident assessments. 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.
Nurses in Assisted Living – On Site 24/7?
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
Assisted living facilities may or may not have nurses on duty. State regulations concerning the type of care or staff in ALFs are as varied as the states themselves.
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?
Summertime Assisted Living Tips and Choices
Thursday, July 15th, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
The same warm weather that can lead to swimsuits and fruity cocktails could be the impetus for making decisions for loved ones who may need assisted living services for minor health and well being needs.
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 local assisted living 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.”
Go West, Not-So-Young Man: Idaho Sees Glut in Assisted Living Capacity
Thursday, July 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
How Safe Is Assisted Living Staff?
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living, Resident Care
The majority of staff members at assisted living communities are friendly, professional, adequately trained and qualified. However, you should ALWAYS research the staff at assisted living communities you are considering.
10 Tips for Living in a Small Space
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Life in Assisted Living
Whether you’re transitioning into assisted living or just downsizing to an apartment, odds are you’re going to have to cut back on all that stuff you’ve been hanging onto for years. Maybe you’ve already asked the kids to take their boxes from the attic. Maybe you’ve offered them a few keepsakes and heirlooms. Maybe you even had a gigantic yard sale and sent boxes and boxes to Goodwill, but you still have more than you can with you. Don’t worry! There are still several more things you can do to help you downsize and stay organized in your new space.
Merrill Gardens : Assisted Living Spotlight
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
Merrill Gardens
Based in: Seattle, WA
Residents: 7,070 (2009)
Number of Facilities: 54 owned or managed
Locations in US: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Washington
Locations Abroad: None
Company Type: Private, For Profit
Founded: 1981
2010 Best of the Best Award Winners Talk About Their Facilities: Part Two
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
This is the second part in a series we started to allow you to hear from executives who have achieved one of the industry’s highest honers, the Assisted Living Federation of America’s 2010 Best of the Best. While some of these companies manage dozens of properties and the executives may not have the time to visit each facility on a daily basis, the organizational philosophy can be important in understanding how a residence operates.
Sunwest Management : Assisted Living Spotlight
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
Sunwest Management, Inc.
Based in: Salem, OR
Residents: 16,036
Number of Facilities: 277
Locations in US: All but Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota
Locations Abroad: None
Company Type: For Profit, Private
Founded: 1991
Fostering Faith in Assisted Living Facilities
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010, Assisted Living Activities, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
When seniors transition to assisted living, caregivers and family may find it difficult to help residents continue observing their faith, but fostering that spiritual connection can be beneficial for all. What can you do when getting your loved to their house of worship is no longer feasible? What if they are no longer able to read sacred texts and they fear losing their spiritual connection?
2010 Best of the Best Award Winners Talk About Their Facilities: Part One
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
The Assisted Living Federation of America gives out annual awards to the facilities that perform the best in different metrics of operation, including unique strategies to continue providing services in spite of the recession and the occasional difficulty they have in updating residences.
Personal Safety in Assisted Living
Monday, May 31st, 2010, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
Assisted living facilities should strive to make sure their residents’ personal safety is protected. In addition to emergency plans, fire evacuation procedures, and grounds security, safety must be assured at the individual level.
Survey Tackles Issue of Least Expensive Places to Find Assisted Living Facilities
Wednesday, May 26th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, General Info, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
If you’ve seen results of Genworth Financial’s annual survey of the cost of assisted living in the mainstream media, you’ll notice that most of the attention was placed on Wisconsin because the Badger state was noted as the area with the highest annualized cost for assisted living and other care. We thought that you deserved a little more insight into what Genworth actually turned up. You can also check out our complete coverage of assisted living costs.
Sunrise Senior Living : Assisted Living Spotlight
Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, Assisted Living Locations, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility
We are going to try to publish some Assisted Living Spotlights, focusing on offering some useful information about some of the largest providers of assisted living in the senior care industry. We hope you find these Spotlights helpful while conducting your elder care search. Our first Spotlight is Sunrise Senior Living:
Iowa Case Brings Alzheimer’s Disease Concerns Close to Home
Monday, May 24th, 2010, Alzheimers Care, Assisted Living Concerns, How to Select an Assisted Living Facility, Resident Care
They say that smell is the sense tied strongest to memory. If that’s the case, I’m shocked that my dad has the ability to remember as much as he is able to these days. Luckily, he was a musician before becoming an engineer, and for him music plays the role of triggering previous good times.
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