Board and Care
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Searching for a Board and Care Home
When it’s time to choose a community for a senior, there are several options to choose from. A more popular option is a board and care home, also known as Residential Care Home. Due to its size and ratio of caregiver to resident, this might be a better option than an assisted living community.
What Are Board and Care Homes?
Board and care, otherwise known as RCFE or Residential Care Home For The Elderly are senior care homes within a residential neighborhood. They are usually small and intimate, caring for around six senior residents at a time.
Board and cares are able to provide seniors with assistance for ADL’s (Activities of Daily Living) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and medication management. Most will prepare meals daily for the residents.
Due to their compact size, those in board and care communities typically enjoy a much better staff-to-resident ratio, meaning their residents get more personalized care. Board and care homes are perfect for senior residents that want to live in a place that feels exactly like home. Most board and cares are able to accept residents with Dementia or Alzheimer’s as long as the community staff is trained to care for seniors for that level of care.
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Common Services for Board and Care Homes
24 Hours Care
Caregivers are available 24 hours per day to provide supervision and care.
Private or Semi-Private Room
Residents can choose between having a private or shared room.
Activities Of Daily Living (ADL’s)
Includes personal assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility if required.
Customized Meal Plans
Meals are prepared three times daily and customized diets are prepared as necessary.
Medication Management
Assistance with taking medications is provided as many times as needed daily.
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is provided from one to several times per week or as needed.
Social & Recreational Activities
Residents are kept active with many social and recreational activities that are planned throughout the month. Residents can choose to participate in as many activities as they desire.
Things to Consider
When looking for a Board and Care Home
Room Type
Are There Options For A Private or Semi-Private Room ?
Payment options
Is It Private Pay?
Is Long Term Care Insurance Accepted?
Is VA Aid & Attendance Accepted?
Care Needs
Is The Community Able To Assist With All Activities Of Daily Living?
Budget
Monthly Rate Is Determined By Type Of Room Plus Level Of Care.
Community
Is It Close To Doctors, Family, or Friends?
Do They Accept Residents With Dementia or Alzheimer’s?
The Benefits of a Board and Care Home
Personalized Care
A huge advantage to board and care homes is the fact that caregivers have fewer residents to attend to. This means that your loved one will receive more personalized attention.
Cost Effective
Quality care can be found in these charming homes at a fraction of the cost of the larger communities when it comes to providing care for seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
A Familiar Atmosphere
Board and care homes allow members to become like family. They thrive when it comes to creating deeper friendships with other residents, and even promotes family activities.
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