Assisted Living
About Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living provides support with daily activities for individuals who need help but do not require extensive medical care. It is designed for seniors who are relatively independent but need assistance with tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and mobility. These facilities offer a comfortable, community-based setting where residents can maintain their independence while receiving personalized care. Additional services may include help with meal preparation, housekeeping, transportation, and social activities to promote mental and emotional well-being. Assisted living facilities also offer 24-hour staff availability, ensuring that residents have access to help whenever they need it, while fostering a sense of community and belonging.
Qualifications May Include:
- Mobility Support: Those who may need assistance with mobility, including walking, using mobility aids, or transferring between beds and chairs.
- Cognitive Impairments: Individuals with mild cognitive impairments or dementia who still retain some level of independence but require supervision and support.
Memory Care
About Memory Care Facilities
Memory care is a specialized type of long-term care designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. It provides a safe, structured environment with routines that help reduce stress for residents. The staff in memory care facilities are specially trained to work with people with memory issues, focusing on personalized care, maintaining their dignity, and offering activities that stimulate memory and cognitive function.
Memory care communities often have enhanced security measures to prevent wandering and are tailored to meet the unique needs of residents, helping them maintain a higher quality of life despite their cognitive decline.
Qualifications May Include:
- Increasing Memory Loss: For individuals that have frequent forgetfulness, confusion, or difficulty recognizing familiar places, people, or tasks.
- Wandering or Getting Lost: If they begin to wander or get lost, even in familiar settings, this can pose a serious safety risk that memory care facilities are equipped to handle.
- Safety Concerns: For individuals who struggle with daily activities like cooking or medication management, memory care provides a secure environment.
Skilled Nursing
About Memory Care Facilities
Skilled nursing refers to a higher level of medical care provided by trained healthcare professionals, such as registered nurses (RNs), physical therapists, and occupational therapists, typically in a nursing home or hospital setting. It is designed for individuals who need ongoing medical treatment or rehabilitation, often after a hospital stay, surgery, or for chronic medical conditions that require frequent monitoring.
Skilled nursing care includes services such as wound care, IV therapy, physical therapy, medication management, and other medical interventions. Unlike assisted living, which focuses on helping with daily activities, skilled nursing is for individuals who need continuous medical attention.
Qualifications May Include:
- Complex Medication Management: Individuals requiring frequent or specialized medication, including IV therapy, wound care, or other medical treatments.
- Frequent Monitoring: Individuals needing regular vital sign checks, complex medical equipment management, or continuous monitoring of severe symptoms.
- Physician's Referral: Skilled nursing care typically requires a doctor’s referral for ongoing medical attention beyond what can be provided at home.
- Mobility Assistance: Individuals who need help with mobility that requires a two-person assist for safety.