Independent Living
These communities offer residents an environment that eliminates many of the daily chores associated with traditional residential living – such as yard work, cleaning, taking out the trash, etc. They typically offer many onsite amenities, such as organized activities, onsite dining, entertainment, library, and more. Some communities offer Independent Living as one option within their larger community, while others specialize only in this type of living arrangement. Care is NOT available in this setting and is available only through third-party private pay care providers only.
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Assisted Living
These communities, similar to Independent Living, offer apartment-style accommodations with numerous onsite amenities. The primary difference is in the various levels of care these communities can provide its residents – whether that be assistance with managing medications or help with bathing and dressing.
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Memory Care
Communities that offer Memory Care provide care specifically for those who have dementia, usually moderate to advanced, including Alzheimer’s. The care provided caters tp the meeds of dementia, with research-based activities focused on cognitive and physical stimulation. The needs of those with advanced memory loss vary widely, and thus a community able to offer these specialized services can be a huge benefit. Memory Care communities or “neighborhoods” within larger senior communities are secured areas that prevent residents from wandering and thus eliminate the risk of your loved one getting lost. There is also higher care oversight in these areas, significantly reducing the risk of injury.
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Board and Care
Board and Care is a type of licensed residential care community that has 6 or fewer beds. These communities, sometimes also referred to as residential care homes, are a type of assisted living community that offers many of the same features but are smaller in size. The setting is a standard home that you would usually find in a residential neighborhood. Because of its small size, there is a lower caregiver-to-resident ratio. As with larger assisted living communities, these environments provide 24-hour caregiver oversight, offering assistance with medication, bathing, dressing, etc. Residential care homes typically do not have as many organized activities as larger communities. While residential care homes typically accept residents with dementia, it’s important to note that they are usually not secured communities, as with Memory Care.
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Skilled Nursing
Though people often refer to all senior living communities as “nursing homes,” these skilled nursing facilities are in fact, very specialized in the services they provide. Usually, a patient will be moved to a skilled nursing facility after a hospital stays due to acute illness or injury. These facilities offer a safe environment with 24-hour nursing staff for individuals to further recover from illness or surgery and are typically for short-term stays only. As opposed to assisted living and memory care communities, skilled nursing is most often paid by your health care insurance based on your insurance plan.
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