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Because you say that your mom now requires a "high level of care" she most likely won't qualify to live in assisted living, which means she'll have to live in a skilled nursing facility. You can of course check around at the assisted living facilities in your moms area to see what their requirements are, but don't be surprised when they say she now requires skilled nursing. Best wishes in finding the right facility for your mom.
funkygrandma is correct. We can't know the level of care required here. You've given us few details. ALF is FINE for someone with wheelchair, incontinence, special diabetic diet, and even a little dog added to the mix. I have seen it. In an admittedly somewhat special place IMHO> (thanks always to Pacifica Senior Living in Palm Springs). But ALF has less staff. Therefore there are some medical conditions that change the equation utterly. Without lots more information we couldn't even hazard a guess.
I would explore facilities in your area. You know your senior and her/his needs. You need to know what facilities can accommodate their care. And at what cost. The only way to know that is to explore that. Start online. Make appointments with facilities that seem to fit the bill. Be ready to answer questions about assets; they WILL ask them. Got so tired of that at one point I took to describing my brother as "A million or so on the hoof". Only a farmer will identify.
Good luck. Hope you'll update us on your search as you go. Things you contribute to the Forum help many others.
You give no indication as to why your mom "needs a high level of care" but is cognizant. If you describe the care that is necessary it might be easier to give an answer. A Skilled Nursing facility would be the obvious choice if she needs Medical Care. Assisted Living would be the choice if she can do ADL's but needs monitoring of some skills. (medication management, dressing grooming) If mom needs 2 or more people and or equipment to move, transfer her then the only option in most areas is Skilled Nursing. Now if mom needs a "high level of care" due to psychiatric reasons that is a whole other aspect and you need to talk to a psychiatrist about placement. (and that might be temporary until medications are adjusted)
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.
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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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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.
You can of course check around at the assisted living facilities in your moms area to see what their requirements are, but don't be surprised when they say she now requires skilled nursing.
Best wishes in finding the right facility for your mom.
ALF is FINE for someone with wheelchair, incontinence, special diabetic diet, and even a little dog added to the mix. I have seen it. In an admittedly somewhat special place IMHO> (thanks always to Pacifica Senior Living in Palm Springs).
But ALF has less staff. Therefore there are some medical conditions that change the equation utterly. Without lots more information we couldn't even hazard a guess.
I would explore facilities in your area.
You know your senior and her/his needs.
You need to know what facilities can accommodate their care. And at what cost.
The only way to know that is to explore that.
Start online. Make appointments with facilities that seem to fit the bill. Be ready to answer questions about assets; they WILL ask them. Got so tired of that at one point I took to describing my brother as "A million or so on the hoof". Only a farmer will identify.
Good luck. Hope you'll update us on your search as you go. Things you contribute to the Forum help many others.
If you describe the care that is necessary it might be easier to give an answer.
A Skilled Nursing facility would be the obvious choice if she needs Medical Care.
Assisted Living would be the choice if she can do ADL's but needs monitoring of some skills. (medication management, dressing grooming)
If mom needs 2 or more people and or equipment to move, transfer her then the only option in most areas is Skilled Nursing.
Now if mom needs a "high level of care" due to psychiatric reasons that is a whole other aspect and you need to talk to a psychiatrist about placement. (and that might be temporary until medications are adjusted)