Issues and Answers about Assisted Living Residences...
Medical and health care services:
Assisted living residences ("ALRs") are a
residential alternative for senior individuals, generally of caring for
themselves, who no longer feel comfortable or safe living alone or with a
spouse in their own apartment or home. ALRs were developed to increase
the spectrum of living alternatives for seniors, in support of the goal of
aging in place. ALRs can delay, and even eliminate altogether, the
movement of the elderly to nursing homes, where costs are higher and
quality of life issues more pronounced.
ALRs are not medical or nursing facilities providing
ongoing medical treatment or skilled nursing services, and are not
regulated as such. Accordingly, state laws limit ALRs in one way or
another from admitting or retaining individuals who require 24-hour
skilled nursing supervision for more than a specified number of days,
usually 90 to 120 days in any twelve month period. Other states have
created specific levels or types of ALRs depending on the ADL needs of
residents or left the level of services more flexible and directly
regulated the provider of services separately from the ALR.
As ALRs were envisioned, there are circumstances under
which residents might need to receive skilled nursing care in the ALR,
just as the resident would need this care if they were in their home. The
extent to which a residence who needs skilled nursing service can be
admitted or retained has been a point of concern in some states.
Where residents in assisted living facilities need
specialized, skilled medical care for short periods of time, there are
several ways that assisted living facilities accommodate their residents
needs. Arrangements to provide this care are either done informally
through referral, or more formally, as having a licensed nurse on staff or
contracting with a home health agency to be the provider when care is
needed.
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Aging is Uniquely Personal. . .
Woodland's dedication
As we grow older, our needs and abilities change. Some
older adults are perfectly self reliant, while others require considerable
care. Woodland provides the type of care that best fits the personal needs
of each of our residences.
Our goal is to be creative problem solvers. We work with
residents, families and healthcare professionals to identify care plans
that enable many of our residents to remain in place for the rest of their
lives.
Woodland assisted living combine housing, lifestyle and
health care for individuals who require some assistance with daily living,
but don't need the skilled medical care provided in nursing homes. With
the help of our staff, older adults get the traditional care they need,
while maintaining much of their independence and dignity.
Memory Disorders
At Woodland we believe the best thing we can give the family of a
loved one who may be suffering from Alzheimer's disease, or related memory
disorders, is peace of mind. We do that by providing specialized care and
housing that is tailored to the individual needs of our residents.
At Woodland, memory care of your loved one will receive
the care that fosters their skills and interests, in an environment that
minimizes confusion and agitation. Our services are designed to help
improve self-esteem, nurture independence, and maximize quality of life.
Our enrichment program helps to maintain life long skills and increase
self worth through meaningful activities of choice that are tailored to
your loved one's ability level.
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