- Address: 1240 El Camino Real Atascadero, California 93422 View map
- Senior Care: Residential Care Homes
Residential care homes provide care to persons unable to live wholly independently but not in need of the level of care and services provided in a nursing home. Toward that end, these regulations are designed to foster personal independence on the part of residents and a home-like environment in the homes.
Options for senior retirement communities with assistance can be found in home settings from group homes in residential communities, assisted living facilities (ALF), skilled nursing rehabilitation centers (SNF), nursing homes or continued care retirement communities (CCRC). Some consumers may opt to bring non-medical home care services combined with skilled home health care into a residential home as alternative. Before deciding which care facility or senior community is the best living environment for your loved one to thrive, consumers need to be aware of available options and programs offered. Some assisted living communities have various levels of care where monthly price varies based on the amount of care needed while others may quote you an all-inclusive monthly rate.
Veteran’s Benefits for Assisted Living Facilities
American Veterans in need of assistance should take advantage of benefits offered for assisted living facility care or for home care. Statutes governing Veterans’ benefits are located within Title 38 of the U.S. Code. Veterans entitled to receiving benefits can access funds after qualifying on a need basis. Consumers need to be aware that Veterans as well as certain widows or widowers are also entitled to non-service connected benefits if they meet certain conditions.
Paying for Assisted Living Options:
1. Utilizing retirement savings
2. Using a long term care insurance policy
3. VA Aid and Attendance Benefit for Assisted Living
Learn More about Veteran’s Benefits for Assisted Living or Home Care.
View Frequently Asked Questions about the difference between Independent Living Senior Retirement, Assisted Living Facilities, Memory Care and Nursing Home Care.
- Private Room
- Shared Room
- Assistance With Bathing and Dressing
- Housekeeping
- Laundry both personal and linens
- Nutritional Management
- Three Meals Daily and Snacks
- Utilities
- Cable
- Smoke Detectors & Fire System
- Games and Activities
- Maintenance
- Medication Management
- Family Room
- Conversation and Companionship
- Grocery Shopping/Errands
- Mobility Assistance
- Transferring and Positioning
- Toileting and Incontinence Care
- Feeding and Special Diet
- Bathing
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Assistance with activities of daily living and skin care
- Assistance with medication administration
- Residents may contract to have home health services delivered
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Private Pay/Cash
- Veterans Benefits
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