Assisted living facilities are senior housing options that provide a wide range of services for seniors who need daily support but who can still maintain some independence. Residents live in individual rooms or small apartments, furnished with their own personal belongings, and share dining and common areas with other residents. They may receive a variety of support services, including laundry, housekeeping, transportation, personal care, supervision of medication, and 24-hour emergency response services. Limited nursing care may be available, but it is not the focus of assisted living facilities. Assisted living facilities promote independence and generally provide less intensive medical care than nursing homes or skilled nursing facilities.
A residential facility which provides food service and one or more personal services for four or more adults who require such services or provides extended congregate care, limited nursing services, or limited mental health services when specifically licensed to do so by Agency for Health Care Administration.
Any building(s) or place, whether operated for profit or not, whose owners or managers provide for a period exceeding 24 hours, housing, food service, and one or more personal services for four or more adults, not related to the owners or managers by blood or marriage.
In long-term care (LTC) insurance, a residential facility designed to meet (LTC) needs by providing accommodations and access to medical services.
A residence for people needing assistance with certain Activities of Daily Living, such as dressing or eating. Assisted Living Facilities provide a lesser skilled level of care than a person would get in a nursing home. Residents of Assisted Living Facilities get special help, but still live independently. Medicare does not cover expenses related to Assisted Living Facilities. Most often, residents pay a monthly rent, plus additional fees for the services they require.
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a residential care institution that provides or contracts to provide supervisory care, personal care or directed care on a continuing basis
A residence for people needing assistance with certain such as dressing or eating. Assisted Living Facilities provide a lesser skilled level of care than a person would get in a nursing home. They also live more independently. Usually, residents pay a monthly rent, plus additional fees for the services they require and Medicare usually will not cover these expenses.
A facility that provides 24-hour care and other services required by individuals who are unable to perform activities of daily living or who demonstrate severe cognitive impairment. An assisted living facility must be appropriately licensed under the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is located to provide the level of care and other services rendered.
A facility certified or registered by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS). These facilities exist to bridge the gap between independent living and nursing homes and provide a variety of services depending on the needs of the residents.
A type of senior housing that is typified by independent living and limited assistance to its renters.
A licensed entity that provides a special combination of housing, supportive services, supervision, personalized assistance and health care designed to respond to the individual needs of those who need help with activities of daily living and/or instrumental activities of daily living.
A non-specific term referring to any setting that provides living arrangements and assistance for the elderly and/or disabled. Also called Adult Foster Care.
A housing community, usually apartment-style, that is licensed by the state and offers an array of services that include meals, housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders, and social activities. ................................................
A combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs -- both scheduled and unscheduled -- of those who need assistance with activities of daily living.
A facility that provides 24 hour care to residents who are able to care for themselves, but who may need reminders to take medications or minimal assistance with personal grooming. The facility offers shelter, board, and protective oversight.
Housing and services to help with tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medications. For people who do not require 24-hour nursing home care.
A non-medical institution providing room, board, laundry, some forms of personal care, and usually recreational services. Licensed by state departments of social services, these facilities exist under several names including domiciliary care facility, sheltered house, board and care home, community-based care facility, residential care facility, etc.
This lifestyle is a state licensed community offering assistance with daily living activities. These facilities have medical personnel assisting with medication, administration, dressing, bathing, and social activities. They normally have Levels of Care that offer a variety of extra services. The Levels of Care indicate an additional monthly fee from the base price.
A residential community for senior citizens that also provides nursing care.
Popular name for a place where 5 or more adults reside which consists of independent apartments and which provides each tenant with up to 28 hours of supportive, personal and nursing services per week; 1997 Wisconsin Act 13 amended statutes to change official name to residential care apartment complex.
a licensed residential facility that provides room, board and 24-hour personal care to individuals with long-term care needs. It is an important care option for individuals who are not able to manage at home but do not need the level of skilled care provided in a nursing home.
Independent living facilities that provide on-site services, supervision, and assistance with an individuals activities of daily living.
A separate facility that is licensed as an Assisted Living facility, if the state licenses such facilities. If the state does not license assisted living facilities, then the facility must meet the following criteria: - It must provide room, board, 3 meals a day, housekeeping, linens, laundry, and all personal services required by a chronically ill individual, as well as protective oversight, in private rooms to all residents who require personal assistance to perform activities of daily living. - It must provide personal care and substantial hands-on assistance to prevent, by physical intervention, injury to the individual while the individual is performing the activities of daily living. Such assistance may also include transportation, help in dispensing medication, and providing assistance with baths or showers, as well as other individual needs which may be required. - It must have a staff available to provide such assistance 24 hours per day and 7days a week, and have a staff physician available on call.
A non-medical facility that provides room, board, laundry, some forms of personal care, and usually recreational services. Often licensed by state departments of social services, these facilities exist under several names including board and care home, community-based care, and residential care.
Independent living facilities that provide on-site services like meals, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADL's).
A homelike place with staff who give help to residents, including: help with dressing, bathing, feeding, and housekeeping. Assisted Living Facilities usually give a less skilled level of care than you would get in skilled nursing facilities. Medicare does not cover care in an ALF.
A facility that allows for independence, but provides individualized personal care and health services for people who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living.
A facility which provides 24 hour around the clock care to resident patients in need of assistance with any number of the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
A residential facility providing ongoing care and related services for persons needing assistance in the activities of daily living.
A non-medical residential facility for seniors, offering room, board, recreational services and other services.
A residential living arrangement that provides individualized personal care and health services for people who require assistance with activities of daily living.
A residential care setting that combines housing, support services, and health care for people typically in the early or middle stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
Out-of-home care option for elderly persons who continue to lead relatively active, healthy, and independent lives