Being informed about the many types of Senior Living Communities available for your loved one is pivotal in your decision making process.

Independent Living

Independent living communities consist of homes, condominiums and apartments where residents maintain an independent lifestyle. Some independent living communities also include subsidized housing that offers rental assistance from the federal government.

Who is it for?

Seniors who are able to continue living at home without assistance.

What does it offer?

Independence at home.

Assisted Living

Senior assisted housing combines lodging and various personal support services, such as meals, housekeeping, laundry, and shopping. Assisted living benefits seniors who need regular help with daily activities but do not need nursing home care. Other names for assisted living facilities include “board and care homes”, “personal care homes” and “supervised care facilities”.

Who is it for?

Seniors who may need help with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, administering medication, eating toileting transferring, hygiene etc…

What does it offer?

A greater level of care while maintaining some independence.

Alzheimer’s Care

An Alzheimer’s Unit is secured unit for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our goal is to ensure that quality of life is maintained for residents as their needs change, through the course of their disease. We recognize the individuality of each of our residents and strive to understand their special needs.

What is Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the brain and the most common form of dementia. It is a degenerative disease that attacks the brain and results in impaired memory, thinking and behavior. Eventually persons with Alzheimer’s disease become totally unable to care for themselves.

Is Alzheimer’s the only form of dementia that makes a person eligible for a Unit?

No. There many forms of neurological or degenerative conditions which effect cognition and function. Parkinson’s, complications of vascular disease, stroke and traumatic brain injury is examples of processes that may affect a person’s judgment, behaviors and memory. There are many forms of dementia, which may require 24-hour monitoring in a secured environment.

What types of facilities are available for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease?

Assisted Living Communities, Long Term Care Facilities and Residential Care Facilities offer care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

Long Term Care Facilities are a medical model and are required to have Certified Nurses Aides and a licensed nurse on site 24-hours per day. Long Term Care Facilities have a social worker and activity director assigned to the unit. They are able to accept individuals in need of specialized diets and complex medical care.

Residential Care Facilities are built on a social model and have caregivers on staff 24 hours per day. A licensed nurse is on-site 40 hours per week and on call 24 hours per day for emergencies.