Q & A
- What is the main advantage of small assisted living facilities vs the larger ones? Larger facilities may offer amenities that smaller ones can't but the latter offer more one-on-one care and certain residents really require that extra attention, assistance and supervision.
- Are the smaller facilities subject to the same regulations as the larger facilities? Yes, they have to jump through all the same hoops.
- Is there a doctor or nurse on staff? No, but we have an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner on call and access to a Licensed nurse.
- Is Physical Therapy available? Yes, this and other services are available through our Home Health agency, with a script from our ARNP.
- Can blood work, urine collection and X-rays be done at the facility? Yes, this is covered by Medicare and it can be done, with a script.
- Is laundry and housekeeping included? Yes, it is included but not the cost of incontinence supplies or products like "Ensure" as a rule.
- Does a resident have to go elsewhere when they age and their health falters? No, they age in place and hospice can come in and help.
- Does the rate go up when the resident's condition gets worse? With few exceptions, the rate will tend to remain the same throughout.
- In case of a hurricane, do the residents remain at the facility? Yes, they normally do as we have a generator and supplementary food.
- Are there other facilities where residents can be evacuated in case of an emergency? Yes, we have three such other facilities available.
- Can you accept Medicaid residents? Yes, we currently have Medicaid credentialing at one facility and will have this at the others soon.
- What does it cost to go into one of your facilities? There is an initial Admission Fee and then the monthly rate but we must assess first.