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Assisted living is a special combination of housing,
personalized support services, and health care, designed to respond to
the individual needs of those who require help with the activities of
daily living. Assisted living facilities provide a staff presence around
the clock. Staff is comprised of residential assistants and professional
managers to assure that residents receive needed and desired services
while still being able to live in their own apartments.
How is it
Regulated?
Assisted living regulations and licensure vary from state to state. In
California
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facilities are licensed by the Department of Social Services under Title
22 and are called R.C.F.E.s (Residential Care Facilities for the
Elderly). Facilities must also comply with all local building codes and
fire regulations.
Care Fees
Each resident receives services according to a personalized plan. Our
staff emphasizes comfort and safety while providing assistance with a
variety of daily living activities, which can include bathing, dressing,
and medication management. Our qualified, professional staff is available
around the clock. The Director of Health Services is on call 24 hours per
day, along with care professionals who are on site and familiar with each
resident’s health background.
Assisted living services may be selected from an a la carte menu,
on a monthly or one-time basis, to ensure that only needed services are
paid for. Or, if the resident’s needs are complex and continuous,
customized care packages within three levels of care are available. The
initial level of assistance needed is determined at the health assessment
done prior to move-in, according to a task-oriented point system.
Follow-up health assessments, performed periodically, provide valuable
information on individual progress and achievements and confirm that the
current level of assistance is appropriate. Our objective is to encourage
individual growth and self-reliance.
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