There are actually 51 different regulators involved in setting and enforcing standards for assisted living facilities. Each state and the District of Columbia’s local government has designated a government agency to oversee assisted living facilities and assisted living homes. No nationwide government agency has authority to set standards or make rules affecting assisted living facilities. […]
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This subject may seem confusing because regulation of assisted living facilities is a state responsibility and there is not a uniform definition that applies everywhere. Some states do not even use the term, ‘assisted living facilities’. Adding to the confusion is the fact that within each state bureaucracy, there are numerous definitions of senior care, […]
Stay close to your loved ones. Take a look.
Before looking for an assisted living facility, take a look at yourself or your loved one. If this is to be an assisted living arrangement shared with another person, consider their condition as well. What is your current health status and physical condition? Ask the advice of a physician or other professional if you have […]
For this article, let’s assume that you are certain that an assisted living facility is the best senior life transition choice for you or your loved ones. You have eliminated alternatives like in-home care and senior day care. Now, what are the things you should check out before choosing an assisted living facility? Here is […]