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.

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.