Question

About a page essay, compare facility options for the elderly, such as Assisted Living, Congregate Housing, Continuing Care Facility, and Nursing Home. Include who each type of facility is for, services offered, and cost.

Answer 1

A place where residents can receive assistance in daily living but are capable of handling most daily activities on their own and do not need constant care

Assisted living provides:

Minor Medical supervision
- Personal care assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Security & Emergency Call systems
- housekeeping services
- social activities
- meals
- resident's freedom
- Transportation

Assisted living communities to provide care to individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Eligibility for admission is based on an individual’s care level requirements. Individuals entering assisted living facilities often need assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living) such as personal care, hygiene assistance, mobility, meal preparation, medication management and more. Many assisted living communities to have a community move-in fee. It can be paid upfront or prorated monthly. It usually runs between $1,000 and $5,000.

*Congregate housing, are suitable for individuals who need little or no help. Each individual lives in his or her own apartment, and these are often equipped with emergency signaling devices. All residents use shared spaces, which usually include living rooms, dining rooms, or laundry rooms. Minimal services, ranging from central dining programs to organized recreational activities, health, transportation, housekeeping, nonpersonal laundry, and security services, are also usually available

Eligibility:

• “Elderly” as defined by the housing agency (either age 60 and older or 62 and older, depending on the type of housing)
• Non-elderly and disabled (with a documented disability
• Be able to take part in a shared living environment
• Be capable of independent living and not need 24-hour care to carry out activities of daily living
• Be medically stable and oriented to person, place, and time
• Not exhibit behaviors which would be a disturbance to other Congregate Housing residents.

The share of cost amounts is negligible when compared to the cost of living independently or paying out-of-pocket for other residential care.

It is estimated the average resident spends between $200 and $450 / month out-of-pocket to participate in this program

*Continuing care facility assures the care recipient independent living as long as possible, while providing for nursing assistance if or when it is needed. This type of living arrangement can be particularly useful to couples who are often in need of different levels of care and who wish to maintain a strong relationship.

These facilities offer many services, including personal conveniences (haircutting, banks, library); organized social and recreational activities; educational programs; exercise classes; craft and woodworking activities; gardening space; transportation; and health care. Because these activities can be costly, the entrance fee and monthly charges are often quite large. Additionally, entrance restrictions normally specify a minimum age, as well as a minimum level of health and finances. Entrance lists are often months or years long for such facilities.

It offering services for elderly persons.

Entry and monthly fee plans are the most widely used. Under this type of plan, the resident pays a sizable up-front entry fee, which may be nonrefundable, refundable on a declining basis over time, partially refundable, or fully refundable. The policies concerning the initial entrance fee vary between CCRCs, so check the contract of the specific facility to learn more about its policy. On average, entrance fees range from $60,000 to $120,000 and monthly fees of $1,000 to $1,600 are charged to cover expenses associated with the living unit, required medical care, and services.

*Nursing home care provides help for a seriously ill care recipient. These facilities offer 24-hour supervision, nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and social activities.

The level of care provided by a nursing home can be either intermediate or skilled. Intermediate care is given to individuals who need assistance with activities of daily living and some health services and nursing supervision, but not constant nursing care. This type of care is usually requested by a doctor and given by a registered nurse. In contrast, skilled nursing care is given to individuals who need 24-hour medical supervision, skilled nursing care, or rehabilitation. Again, a physician’s request may be needed for admission. Additionally, a few facilities offer a third level of care custodial care. Individuals receiving custodial care need supervision with personal care and other daily living activities but do not require the help of a practical nurse. Individuals suffering from dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, are often given this type of care.

$225 a day or $6,844 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home. $253 a day or $7,698 per month for a private room in a nursing home.(or)