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AL has several levels of care at a cost. They will assess the person to see what level they need to be at. I know assistance with daily meds was $300 a month for my father. If he needed assistance dressing or showering that was another level at an additional cost.
Assisted living facilities are mostly for people who are generally able to care for themselves. They do serve three meals a day either delivered to the residents room or in the dining area. They provide laundry services, have hair salons, have shuttle buses that take residents on outings, etc.
Depending on the facility there are additional services that a person can pay extra for. Or you can hire an additional caregiver for specific needs.
They usually do everything possible for a resident to be able to continue living there. If the resident declines to where they can no longer care for their needs, the resident will move into a skilled nursing facility.
The one we worked with offered care but it was not included in the base rent. Incoming residents have their needs evaluated and are given an additional rate for the level of care assigned.
Yes. And they are not state regulated, so they vary and make their own rules, regulations.
When you visit ask for the packet and they should be able to hand you something in BLACK AND WHITE saying what levels of care they provide. They usually range between ONE and FOUR. Level one is basically self care. You have your room. You will take care of your own medications, shower, getting yourself out to meals, and you are not needing incontinence help or supplies. You basically are paying room and board for you meals and room and transportation to MDs on certain days, to other outings, to shopping centers, etc. The levels go up as you need more care. For instance help with in and out of WC, for showers, for getting out to meals, with meals, to other than ordinary cleaning of room, for delivery of medications etc. The packet should tell you how they assess for care needs, when, what the cost bump up is, who will be notified of the need for upper care levels, at what point your level of care or mental needs exceed what can safely be provided in ALF, and etc.
I hope this helps a bit. Make certain the packet for the place is good and is complete. For instance, what are the expected ordinary yearly raises in cost, and what can you expect if you require a special diet, and so on. Some facilities have their own medical providers who work as part of your medicare, or outside it.
Just interview and have a good long list of questions. Sit at the place and observe how many workers, how friendly, how people are treated. I cannot say enough good about where my brother was four years ago. But places certainly vary.
In my Moms AL no resident was allowed medications in their room, that included over the counter.
As Alva said, Moms AL care was on the level from 1 to 4. Mom was 4. She needed help with everything. She really needed MC but this AL didn't provide it but was willing to care for Mom. She paid about 2500 for room and board and 2000 for her care.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Depending on the facility there are additional services that a person can pay extra for. Or you can hire an additional caregiver for specific needs.
They usually do everything possible for a resident to be able to continue living there. If the resident declines to where they can no longer care for their needs, the resident will move into a skilled nursing facility.
When you visit ask for the packet and they should be able to hand you something in BLACK AND WHITE saying what levels of care they provide. They usually range between ONE and FOUR. Level one is basically self care. You have your room. You will take care of your own medications, shower, getting yourself out to meals, and you are not needing incontinence help or supplies. You basically are paying room and board for you meals and room and transportation to MDs on certain days, to other outings, to shopping centers, etc. The levels go up as you need more care. For instance help with in and out of WC, for showers, for getting out to meals, with meals, to other than ordinary cleaning of room, for delivery of medications etc. The packet should tell you how they assess for care needs, when, what the cost bump up is, who will be notified of the need for upper care levels, at what point your level of care or mental needs exceed what can safely be provided in ALF, and etc.
I hope this helps a bit. Make certain the packet for the place is good and is complete. For instance, what are the expected ordinary yearly raises in cost, and what can you expect if you require a special diet, and so on. Some facilities have their own medical providers who work as part of your medicare, or outside it.
Just interview and have a good long list of questions. Sit at the place and observe how many workers, how friendly, how people are treated. I cannot say enough good about where my brother was four years ago. But places certainly vary.
As Alva said, Moms AL care was on the level from 1 to 4. Mom was 4. She needed help with everything. She really needed MC but this AL didn't provide it but was willing to care for Mom. She paid about 2500 for room and board and 2000 for her care.