Living Facilities

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LIVING FACILITIES FOR YOUR LOVED ONE

More than half of all residents in nursing homes are incontinent and it is the second leading cause of institutionalization. The impact of urinary incontinence on residents, family, and staff is significant and may be exacerbated by lack of appropriate assessment and management. In fact, aging, hospitalization, and resident and staff attitudes and behavior all affect a resident’s continence.

Even those residents who are not incontinent still need help with toileting. For example, a resident with limited mobility may need help to reach the toilet. Or a resident with dementia may need reminders to use the toilet on a regular basis.

All of which makes selecting the proper facility for your loved one a very involved and complicated decision. You’ll want a facility-whether it is a living facility, assisted living, or special facilities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients—to have a very clear strategy for interdisciplinary care planning.

Types Of Long Term Care Living Facilities

Congregate Living Facilities

Congregate living facilities provide older adults with needed services without sacrificing privacy or independence. Congregate living usually offers less supervision, a wider range of resident services, and greater independence and may include:

Private Apartments
Semi-private Apartment
Kitchens (in apartments)
Transportation Activities
Central Dining

Retirement Inns

A retirement inn is usually large in that they can serve anywhere from 50 to 300+ senior citizens. These types of retirement inns are for persons who are alert, ambulatory, and independent and may include:

Private Apartments
Semi-private Apartments
Central Dining
Housekeeping Service
Wellness Programs & Activities
Transportation Assitance

Retirement Inns With Assisted Living

Retirement inns with assisted living are usually large in that they can serve anywhere from 50 to 300+ senior citizens. These types of retirement inns are for persons who require some assistance with their activities of daily living (ADL’s). For example, assistance with dressing, bathing, or medications. Retirement inss with assisted living may include:

Private Apartments
Semi-private Apartments
Central Dining
Housekeeping Service
Wellness Programs & Activities
Transportation Assistance
Assistance with ADL’s

Residential Care Homes For THe Elderly (RCFE, Board & Care)

Board and care homes can be represented in different sizes. Smaller facilities (4 to 6 beds) are typically private homes that have been converted into a care facility. Larger homes are typically set up similar to retirement inns with assisted living and can be as large as 100+ beds.

24-Hour Care and Supervision
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Transportation to Doctors
Wellness Programs & Activities
Monitoring and Dispensing of Medications
Assisted Bathing and Dressing
Management of Bowel and Bladder Incontinence

Alzheimer's And DDementia Care Facilities

Alzheimer’s and dementia care facilities can be either small (4 to 6 beds) or large (100+ beds) facilities specifically designed to meet the challenges that arise in caring for a loved one affected with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Some of these facilities can also offer secured perimeters for those patients who tend to wander.

24-Hour Care and Supervision
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Transportation to Doctors
Activities designed for people with memory impairment
Monitoring Dispensing of Medications
Assisted Bathing Dressing
Management of Bowel Bladder Incontinence

Intermediate Care Facility (ICF)

Intermediate care facilities provide care for patients who are not in need of skilled nursing care but need some personal nursing attention, medical aid, and a protective environment. They are required to have a nurse on staff 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

24-Hour Care and Supervision
Nutritious Meals Daily (special diets available)
Transportation to Doctors
Activities
Monitoring and Dispensing of Medications
Assisted Bathing and Dressing
Management of Bowel & Bladder Incontinence
Nurse on Staff 24 hours per day

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)

Skilled nursing facilities are licensed by the Department of Health Services, and many are certified for Medicare and/or Medi-Cal reimbursement. Residents are usually convalescing from a serious illness or surgery and require continuous observation and/or rehabilitation. Skilled nursing facilities are required to have a nurse on staff 24 hours per day.