We are in an exciting and important time for assisted living! Millions of baby-boomers are getting ready to retire (if they haven't already), and although many of these people are healthy and in great shape, there are thousands in each state who have health issues that make them require assistance in one form or another. This assistance may be simply needing help with day to day tasks such as personal hygiene, or paying bills. Maybe getting around town isn't as easy as it used to be, or help is needed with shopping for groceries.
On the more serious end, there are millions of people that have debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. These people need around-the-clock supervision, medication management, and help with just about every daily activity.
This is where an assisted living facility can help.
Assisted Living comes in many forms and settings, with widely varying degrees of services, amenities and cost, depending on the facility. An assisted living facility may be in a more rural or country setting that is very home-like. On the other hand, an assisted living facility may look more like an apartment complex, or even a hospital. Definitions can also vary as to what assisted living actually is, and there are different requirements for licensure and different laws governing assisted living facilities from state to state.
Assisted-Living-Directory.com lists numerous facilities and, at times, other senior care options, organized by state, and then by city. We recommend that if you are looking into assisted living for yourself, or a friend or loved one, that you take ample time to research each facility thoroughly. Visiting the facility you might be interested in is also of utmost importance, as well as checking health and safety records and possible violations that have occurred with the facility.
Assisted Living Directory does not endorse any particular facility on the site. Although we deem all of the information on this site as reliable, it is in no way guaranteed. Facilities are updated or change frequently. Some facilities may also go out of business. If you find any informational errors on our site, please let us know! Our site is intended to be a starting point for your research.
Assisted Living Directory strives to make quality online advertising for assisted living accessible for assisted living facilities of any size.
We wish everyone the best in health and happiness.
One of the most common questions we are asked is "What is assisted living?" We hope the following explanation, and video clip will provide you with some insight! |
Assisted living generally refers to living with physical assistance rather than monetary assistance. In Assisted Living facilities, residents live independently in apartment style accommodation or a residential setting that offers choices in personal care and health related services. Assisted living is essentially a senior living option that offers and combines housing, support services and health care, as needed. Some of the assistance offered may include meals, medication management or assistance, bathing and personal hygiene, dressing and transportation to and from shopping, medical, and personal appointments. Levels of care may differ depending on the assisted living facility. Some facilities may offer only basic levels of care - such as laundry, cleaning, and basic personal care. Other facilities may include help and assistance for memory disorders, Alzheimer's, and other forms of dementia. The size and location of an assisted living can vary as well. Some assisted living facilities may be located in a residential setting, and may only be able to care for under 10 residents. Other facilities are can be much larger, and may be located within a hospital or other health care facility. Some assisted living facilities may be able to accommodate hundreds of residents.
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[Video] Assisted Living Directory Original
Video Interview
We recently visited with and interviewed Jean Cannon of Aspen
House Memory Care in Loveland CO, and asked her about Aspen House,
as well as what she has experienced in terms of the challenges,
and rewards of being an owner/administrator of an assisted living
facility. See the full interview,
or learn more about Aspen House.
Video created May 2011 - Produced by Assisted Living Directory
This excellent video explores what you might expect when you
live an assisted living community.
Facility Listed 5.13.11
Autumn Years Assisted Living in Historic Downtown Chandler
Downtown Chandler is the perfect setting for our unique 17 room
Assisted Living Center. We are small enough to offer a personal
touch from our high quality, caring staff, but large enough to
offer great benefits such as regular holiday parties, sing-a-longs,
arts and crafts, and more.
For a tour and information, contact Jenny or Robyn at 480-899-5306 from 8am-4pm.
Autumn Years Care Center is located at 217 N. Washington St,
Chandler AZ 85225
Independent living, assisted living, respite care. AHCCCS insurance
welcomed.
More Info
Chandler
Arizona
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