This is the fourth part of a nine part series on finding the right senior living community. This article was written by Jim Moore of Moore Diversified Services (http://www.m-d-s.com/) and published on the Assisted Living Federation of America website (http://www.alfa.com/).
4. Prioritize High Standard of Care
In seeking a residence, pay particular attention to clinical procedures and technological innovations that are used daily in the community. You also want to be sure that staffing levels are consistent with high standards. Family members should get answers to these questions
- How will you respond if my “mom” has a medical emergency?
- How will you continuously monitor mom’s condition without an unusual invasion of privacy?
- How will you monitor and deal with the possibility that my mom’s condition may change?
- How would you describe how you staff the community 24/7 to provide the kind of care my mom will need?
- On average, about how many minutes per 24-hour day does a resident like my mom receive direct, hands-on assistance?
Senior Solutions Management Group is one of the leading seniors housing operators in the country providing the following services to older adults:
- independent-style living
- assisted living
- continuum of care retirement communities
We welcome your questions about our facilities and how we might assist in the search for a senior living community.