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Assisted Living
Communities If you or your loved one...
Assisted Living communities are for seniors who don't need skilled medical care, but do need help with certain activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing. Assisted living can also offer some supervision for forgetfulness and short-term memory loss. Assisted Living communities vary widely in size, from a dozen or so residents to hundreds. They typically provide private apartments or private and semi-private rooms, common areas for socializing and recreation, planned activities, meal (s), snacks and 24-hour staffing. The activities and common areas provide social contact that can help many seniors avoid isolation and depression. To meet individual seniors' needs, these communities also offer some personalized support services, such as: meals brought to a senior's room when ill, shuttles for errands, housekeeping and laundry service and emergency monitoring systems such as call lights and/or intercom system. ? Assisted Living Homes ? ♥Our Featured Assisted Living Home ♥ Some seniors who need Assisted Living services prefer smaller or more personalized options, this would be Assisted Living Homes, also known as Board and Care homes. These provide either Private or Semi-Private bedrooms, meals and more supervision, but no nursing care. They may offer recreational and social activities for residents as well as assistance with personal care, similar to the larger Assisted Living Communities. ? Alzheimer's / Dementia ? A love one with either Alzheimer and/or forms of Dementia, may require specialized care known as Memory Care. This can be provided in either Assisted Living Communities or Assisted Living Homes (otherwise known as Board and Care Homes). Very similar to both Assisted Living Communities and Assisted Living Homes, however they are structured for memory-impaired seniors who cannot normally take care of themselves; they provide constant supervision, help with activities of daily living, personalized care and additionally giving residents as much mental and memory stimulation as possible. This level of care, is considered Memory Care, it too, is listed in our Directory.
Assisted Living Communities and Assisted Living Homes (also known as Board and
Care Homes) are readily available in all counties. Please scroll down to
the County you reside and check for the City you in live or looking for.
(Communities/Homes DO NOT pay a fee to be on our website) Costs vary, but typically it ranges from $978.00 to 3500.00 per month. Medi-cal does not cover the cost of Assisted Living, however you may be eligible for SSI. (See Glossary of Terms).
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