The combination of housing and services is an affordable alternative that encourages independence for older adults who do not require 24-hour continuous skilled nursing care.
Residents are treated with respect and dignity, which fosters good self-esteem in a home-like setting.

Individual lifestyles and needs are considered 24 hours a day:

• Assisted Living
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care
• Respite Care
• Social preferences (eg, active or relaxing)
• Security
• Well being
• For seniors who required Assisted Living or for those who can live most of the time independently, some of the services provided are:
• Private apartments
• Meals supervised by a dietician
• Health and wellness programs
• Social, education, and cultural activities
• Services are the same as assisted living facilities and centers – medication, bathing, dressing, mobility, personal hygiene, transferring, incontinence, health care coordination, housekeeping and laundry.
• Emergency call system.

The key to Assisted Living Concepts is the feeling that you know you are home!

Deciding to become a part of an Assisted Living Community is complex – emotional, health status, financial, and family concerns.

Most communities are purposely built to help older adults live their lives to the fullest.  Every aspect is carefully considered with the residents in mind (including assistance and comfort to Alzheimer and dementia care, geriatrics and long-term care, hospitality and dining, as well as long-term senior housing.

The retirement communities offer every senior option – retirement resorts, independent living, active adult communities, apartments, and a wide range of health care options such as:

• Health care management and monitoring
• Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, using the bathroom, preparation of meals, and eating
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Medication reminders and/or help with medications
• Recreational activities
• Companionship
• Security
• Transportation

Assisted living communities are built with continuous and high standards for life safety, comfort, and care.

Most assisted living facilities are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, as well as the dignity and independence of the elderly in their homes.

A wide range of home and community health services are available that make a difference in the quality of life for the elderly. These can include home visits to ensure nursing and personal care, and companionship.  Seniors are treated with respect and privacy.  Seniors can be helped privately by assisting living services or through government care programs, personal and group insurance plans and workers’ compensation boards.

Assisted living helps people with some of the following activities: housekeeping, laundry, dressing, preparing meals, eating, bathing, using the bathroom, and administering medications. Many facilities also provide medical care; however, the care offered is not be as intensive as the care offered in nursing homes. Assisted living is not an alternative to a nursing home, but an intermediate level of long-term care appropriate for many seniors. Assisted living bridges the gap between independent living and nursing homes.

Most assisted living facilities create a service plan for each individual resident that details the personalized services required for the resident. The plan is updated regularly and guaranteed to ensure that each resident is receiving the appropriate care. The update is necessary to monitor the changes that may change in seniors’ health conditions.

The difference between a nursing home and an assisted living facility vary greatly. Nursing homes are more expensive and are geared towards frail people who are unable to care for themselves and have numerous heath requirements. Assisted living facilities are normally geared towards elderly persons who are able to take care of themselves, except for a few activities (and this differs with each person).

Some facilities may be part of a retirement community or a senior housing complex.  Some stand alone, while others can be close to a nursing home (enabling a person to move easily should their health condition change).

Residents of assisted living facilities normally have their own apartment or unit, with support staff.  Meals are provided.  Most facilities offer the following services:

• Health care management and monitoring
• Help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Housekeeping and laundry
• Medication reminders and/or help with medications
• Recreational activities
• Security
• Transportation

When choosing a safe, comfortable, and appropriate assisting living facility, you should consider what your future needs will be and whether the facility will be able to support them. Ensure that the facility provides a written statement of the philosophy of care.

Location is another consideration, as you will want to be close to family and friends and other facilities (shopping, banks, businesses).  Before you make a decision you should visit the facilities you are considering more than once and unannounced.  Sample the food and observe the quality and service.

Some facilities do not provide support to people with severe cognitive impairments or severe physical disabilities.  This is an important consideration should your health require this support.  Check to see if the assisted living facilities provide recreational, social, and spiritual activities that interest you.