Video Tour of Wild Rose Care Home

Here is a video of Wild Rose Care Home.  Wild Rose Care Home is an assisted living facility for the elderly located in Santa Rosa, CA.  Play the video to see pictures of the garden and dining room.  To schedule your own tour of Wild Rose Care Home call owner Mary Garcia, RN at (707) 695-2937.


If you need advice on choosing an assisted living facility contact Accessible Elder Care (707) 237-2750.  They can provide you with free referrals to local assisted living facilities .

Wild Rose Care Home
2564 Hardies Lane
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Assisted Living Referral

We know that it's hard to find assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA. That's why we would like to let you know about Accessible Elder Care. Accessible Elder Care provides free referrals to seniors and family members searching for assisted living. When you call them at (707) 237-2750 they take down a description of the senior seeking placement. After they've taken down this description they can refer you to several senior living facilities that match the seniors' needs and budget. Once again, this service is free to seniors and family members. If you're looking for assisted living we recommend giving Accessible Elder Care a call at (707) 237-2750. Visit their website at www.assistedlivingsantarosa.com to learn more.

When Do I Need An Assisted Living Facility?

The answer: when you cannot live independently and require a certain degree of assistance. Sometimes you can forgo an senior living facility and remain in your own home if you obtain assistance by family members or a private caregiver. However, eventually most seniors will require a degree of care beyond what family members can provide. Also, private caregivers on a 24-hour basis can cost more than $14,000 per month, so an assisted living facility may be a cost-effective option. In short, seniors require an assisted living facility when they need assistance with the daily activities of living and cannot obtain this degree of assistance from other sources of care.

Our New Assisted Living Website

Wild Rose Care Home would like to announce the launch of our new assisted living website www.wildrosecarehomes.com The new site contains detailed information on assisted living and Wild Rose Care Home locations. Also, the new site contains an assisted living blog that contains articles relevant to assisted living in Santa Rosa. For contact information please visit our contact us page. Lastly, our Santa Rosa assisted living page and assisted living Santa Rosa page contains information about assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA.

Why Is Assisted Living So Expensive!!!

A lot of people are surprised/dismayed at the expense of assisted living. Assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA can be very expensive. In fact, some Santa Rosa assisted living facilities charge over $8,000 per month. Why are these assisted living facilities so expensive? Answer: because they are heavily staffed. Quality assisted living facilities are staffed 24-hours per day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Excellent caregivers do not come cheap either. Think of the cost of assisted living like this: a private caregiver available 24 hours a day would cost approximately $14,000 per month. In light of that, some assisted living facilities are not overly expensive. If you need help finding a quality assisted living facility within your budget we recommend that you contact Julie at Accessible Elder Care Placement Agency by calling (707) 237-2750. She can help you find assisted living at no cost to you.

Assisted Living and Memory Care

Assisted living and memory care don't always go together. Many Santa Rosa assisted living facilities will not accept a senior with dementia. The few assisted living facilities that take dementia residents may be expenssive. Call a free placement advisor like Julie at Accessible Elder Care at 707-237-2750 to get some help finding an assisted living facility that can provide memory care.

Know Assisted Living Costs

Many people are surprised by the true cost of assisted living. Many assisted living facilities have hidden charges. Wild rose care home doesn't want you to be surprised by your assisted living bill so pay attention... READ YOUR ADMISSION AGREEMENT. Many assisted living facilities try to slip in hidden charges in this document. For instance, many different charges for personal care may pop up in your admission agreement. Variable charges for incontinence care, memory care, and transportation can add up. Try to find an assisted living facility with a flat rate. Great Santa Rosa assisted living facilities will be transparent with their charges.

What Kind of Seniors Enter Assisted Living?

Seniors who require non-medical personal care enter assisted living.  However, not all assisted living facilities accept residents with particular conditions.  For example, many assisted living facilities do not accept residents with advanced dementia or physical limitations.  Advanced dementia poses care challenges to inexperienced staff, and physical limitations may require multiple staff to care for the resident at any one time.   Consequently, if your loved one has either advanced dementia or physical limitations fewer Santa Rosa assisted living facilities will be available to you.  Wild Rose Care Home recommends contacting a free placement agency to get assistance with finding an assisted living facility capable of caring for your loved one.

Assisted Living & Dementia Care

Many family members search for an assisted living facility that can provide dementia care.  However, not all assisted living facilities live up to their Dementia Plan of Operation, or have the knowledge base to care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.  In this post we'll tell you what you should look for in a care home when you're looking for dementia care.

First, look for a care home with an educated staff and management.  You'll primarily be dealing with the Administrator of the assisted living facility when you're taking a tour, so you should ask them what their experience is with dementia care, how they care for residents with dementia differently than other residents, and what the staff training in dementia care entails.  If the Administrator cannot readily answer these questions the assisted living facility is probably not suited for dementia care.  Second, look at the facility itself.  The layout should be simple so residents with dementia will not get lost in their surroundings.  For instance, if the assisted living facility is large a senior with dementia will have difficulty navigating the facility which will in turn exacerbate negative behaviors.  In contrast, if the assisted living facility is small, has a simple floor plan, and has ample destination spots to occupy residents with dementia then the facility as a structure may be suited for dementia care.

Wild Rose Care Home maintains a Dementia Plan of Operation.  Mary Garcia, RN is the owner of Wild Rose Care Home and has over thirty years of medical experience and over a decade of dementia care experience.  In addition, both Wild Rose Care Home locations have been custom-built to accommodate residents with dementia.  Call Mary at (707) 695-2937 or email her at wildrosecarehome@gmail.com to schedule a tour.

What Services & Amenities Does A Santa Rosa Assisted Living Facility Provide?

Santa Rosa assisted living facilities provide non-medical care and assistance with the activities of daily living.  Common services include laundry service, lodging, food service, cleaning, transportation, activities, medication management, personal care, incontinence care, and hospice care.  Assistance with the activities of daily living include assistance with bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and grooming.  Some Santa Rosa assisted living facilities may provide beautician, massage, or manicure services.  Assisted living facilities usually provide hygiene items such as soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, denture cleaner, and incontinence care products.  Unfortunately, many Santa Rosa assisted living facilities charge the resident for each incontinence care product used, and some residents may use 3-4 incontinence care products a day.  Consequently, the cost of incontinence care can be high if this itemized charge is assessed.  Wild Rose Care Home encourages families to select care homes that assess a flat rate to avoid these unpredictable variable costs.

What Is An Assisted Living Facility?

Assisted living is a broad term used to identify residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE's), otherwise known as care homes.  In general, assisted living describes a type of long-term care in which non-medical, personal care is provided in a residential setting.  Assisted living facilities provide assistance with the activities of daily living in the form of assistance with dressing, bathing, preparing meals, transportation, and other daily tasks.  Consequently, "independent living" facilities that provide personal care services in the form of assistance with the daily activities of living are also assisted living facilities.  In contrast, long-term care facilities that provide medical care are skilled nursing facilities (SNF's), otherwise known as nursing homes.  Hence, the distinguishing feature of an assisted living facility is the provision of non-medical care.  If the long-term care facility provides non-medical care in a residential setting, it's an assisted living facility.  In contrast, if the long-term care facility provides medical care, it's a nursing home.

What Does Assisted Living Cost in Santa Rosa, CA?

Assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa, CA are generally more expensive than comparable facilities in California.  According to a national survey, the median monthly cost of assisted living in California is $3,500, and the median annual cost of assisted living in California is $42,000.  However, the same survey found that the median monthly cost of assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA is $4,125, and the median annual cost of assisted living in Santa Rosa is $49,500.  Therefore, assisted living in Santa Rosa is more expensive than in other areas of California, and help finding an assisted living facility that matches your budget will save you money in the end.

While the median rate of $4,125 gives you some idea of what the typical assisted living facility will cost in Santa Rosa, the true cost of assisted living depends upon the particular facility.  Small 6-bed care homes that consist of a converted single family residence, have no awake night staff, and in which the owner is the primary caregiver and lives at the facility may cost as little as $3,000 per month.  In contrast, large assisted living facilities that accept challenging residents with dementia may charge over $8,000 per month for a private room.  Most of these larger assisted living facilities in Santa Rosa, CA have a tiered rate system in which the daily rate depends upon what services the resident requires that day.  For instance, if the resident required incontinence care on a particular day, the facility will assess the incontinence charge against the resident for that day.  This makes it difficult to anticipate what assisted living costs on any particular month, and every bill will be a surprise.   Wild Rose Care Home recommends that family members searching for assisted living in Santa Rosa, CA find a care home that charges a flat monthly rate that is not dependent upon the frequency or type of services used.  If you need help finding a Santa Rosa assisted living facility or want to know which assisted living facility will match your budget call Accessible Elder Care at (707) 237-2750 for free placement assistance.

How Do I Find A Good Santa Rosa Assisted Living Facility?

A lot of people are overwhelmed by the process of finding an assisted living facility for a loved one.  There are many care homes, retirement communities, independent living facilities, and assisted living facilities out there to choose from.  To help you in this process we recommend addressing the following points and taking into account the following tips:

1)  Make sure that assisted living is the right type of facility for your loved one.  Assisted living facilities offer non-medical care.  If your loved one needs medical care then you need to look for a nursing home (skilled nursing facility).  Your doctor can advise you whether your loved one requires a nursing home.

2)  Does your loved one have Alzheimer's disease, advanced dementia, or physical challenges? If your loved one has dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or a physical challenges it may be best to seek an assisted living facility operated by someone with a medical background.  Remember the saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."  In elder care an ounce of prevention is often irreplaceable.  An administrator with medical experience may catch conditions or symptoms in the early stages and draw a doctor's attention to them before they worsen.  In an assisted living facility with a laymen administrator, this same knowledge-base will not be available.  In short, if your loved one has physical challenges, Alzheimer's disease, or advanced dementia it may be best to select an assisted living facility operated by someone with a medical background.

3)  Ask questions.  A knowledgeable administrator will be able to answer questions regarding resident care, facility policies, staffing, and monthly rates.  

4)  Call a FREE placement agency.  There are many referral sources out there.  We recommend contacting a free placement agency.  A free placement agency will personally evaluate your loved one to better understand their personal care needs and will recommend several assisted living facilities that they have personally evaluated.  Best of all, placement agencies are usually free to the resident and family members because they are paid by the assisted living facility that the family selects.  Consequently, this service is free to you.  For family members searching for assisted living in Santa Rosa, we recommend contacting Julie Kirschbaum at Accessible Elder Care.  She has experience as an assisted living administrator, personally evaluates her clients, and personally assess every Santa Rosa assisted living facility that she refers to.  Beware placement agencies that do a "phone consultation."  A phone consultation doesn't give the placement advisor the complete picture of your loved ones needs.  Also look out for internet placement agencies that just have you fill out a form.  In addition to not understanding your loved ones personal care needs, these internet placement agencies usually do not personally assess assisted living facilities.  In short, call Julie at Accessible Elder Care at (707) 237-2750 and get some free help.  

Julie Kirschbaum

Placement Advisor

(707) 237-2750

aecseniorplacement@gmail.com

Good Luck.