Alzheimer's Care Communities
Alzheimer's Communities Regulations
Alzheimer's Unit Requirements set by
Department of Social Services,
Division of Licensing Programs
804.692.1786
Regulations cover facilities caring for adults with serious cognitive deficits. Doors leading to the outside shall have a system of security monitoring. Free access to an indoor walking corridor or other areas used for walking must be provided. The facility must employ an administrator and staff sufficient to provide services to maintain the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. If assisted living services are provided, a licensed health care professional must be on site at least quarterly to provide health care oversight and nursing staff must be present to meet residents' skilled nursing needs. |
Assisted Living
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available to them with regard to senior services, housing and healthcare
options.
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assisted living community that's right for you.
Assisted Living Regulations
Assisted Living Regulatory Information
Department of Social Services,
Division of Licensing Programs
804.692.1786
Adult Care Residences. An Adult Care Residence provides care in a primarily residential setting. "Assisted Living" is a level of service provided in an Adult Care Residence for adults who may have physical or mental impairments and require assistance with two or more activities of daily living. Facilities may restrain residents, if necessary. |
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Communities - Non-Age Restricted
Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Life care.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) allow seniors to "age in
place," with flexible accommodations that are designed to meet their health
and housing needs as these needs change over time. Residents entering
Continuing Care Retirement Communities sign a long-term contract that
provides for housing, services and nursing care, usually all in one
location, enabling seniors to remain in a familiar setting as they grow
older.
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Find a continuing care community in your state.
General Resources for Retirees
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP)
Need help with the Medicare Maze?
Every state has a Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program
to
help understand Medicare coverage, payments and Medigap Insurance options.
Note: Toll free numbers often
work only from within the state.
From out of state? Use the other number, when provided. 1.800.552.3402
For more counseling information visit www.medicare.gov
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Housing Guides
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New LifeStyles Online-your comprehensive guide to senior housing and care, listing all state licensed senior communities and home health care and hospice care agencies nationwide. View online tours of senior living communities. |
Placement Referral Help for Seniors
A Place for Mom
A referral service that's free to families,
offers information about care communities
and allows you to talk directly with a trained family advisor
through a toll free number. |
State Department of Insurance
Insurance regulations differ from state to state.
Need help with an insurance company provider?
Want to know who writes Medigap insurance in your state?
Search for
your states department of insurance.
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Taxes
Tax percentages vary from state to state.
Find your State Revenue and Taxation Department Website.
Additional Resources
Alzheimer's Association
Stop
elder abuse and neglect - It is vital for your family member that you spend
a considerable amount of time researching the nursing home before you send them
to one. Do not judge the nursing home on the basis of a guided tour or the nice
furniture or attractive physical features of the facility.
SENIOR WORLD Information about resources for seniors such as informational videos on topics of interest to seniors.
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