An assisted living facility can play a big role in a resident's life. However, residents at assisted living facilities need different levels of care. When you are looking for an assisted living facility for your loved one, you'll need to understand the different levels of care at an assisted living facility.
The Importance of Levels of Care
Typically, an assisted living facility will have different levels of care that you can choose from. The amount that will be charged is based on the level of care. Also, the amount of independence that your loved one receives will be based on how much care they will need.
Typical Services Offered
When your loved one takes a bath, there are different levels of care that they might need. For example, some residents simply need to be reminded to take a bath. Other residents need help with bathing. There are also some residents who simply need help getting into and out of the bathtub. Residents may also need help with other grooming activities such as brushing their teeth.
Some residents have a difficult time remembering to take their medication. Other residents are able to remember but are not able to unscrew the pill bottle. Also, an assisted living facility can remind residents of doctor appointments, drive them to the appointment, and the facility might even have onsite medical services.
Dressing can be a struggle for some residents. For example, they might struggle to button or unbutton their clothes because of a lack of motor skills. Other residents might struggle to choose which clothes to wear.
Finding Out How Much Care Is Needed
Almost every aspect of day-to-day living can be covered at an assisted living facility. The best way to find out what is covered is to simply contact the facility and inquire. By describing your loved one, the facility will be able to inform you about the level of care that your loved one may need.
If your loved one is at the lowest level of care, they may simply need to be supervised to make sure that tasks are being performed safely. If your loved one needs a high level of care, they will receive assistance with almost every aspect of their life. For those who require moderate levels of care, the services offered are on a case-by-case basis, since each resident is different.
For more information, contact an assisted living facility in your area.
