Home Care | Senior Placement
Senior Placement Services
Silver Peaks offers free and no obligation Senior Placement Services to assist individuals and their family to find the living arrangement that suits them best. We tour, evaluate and partner with many care facilities and senior living communities to help individuals and their family understand their options based on individual care needs, budget, location, and personal preferences.
Types Of Facilities
Independent Living Facilities (ILF)
Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are designed for individuals who require assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) but don’t require skilled medical services. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks which includes the following but are not limited to: assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, meal preparation, transportation, incontinence care. Services include daily meals, wellness programs, housekeeping services, laundry services, transportation and social activities and outings. Residents can choos from different rooming options, such as private or shared studio, one or two bedroom apartments. The facility size can vary from 10 rooms to over 200 rooms. This type of facility is generally not allowed to provide skilled nursing services (Administer IVs, maintain catheters, colostomy care, etc) unless there is a credentialed RN or LVN individuals working in the facility.
Amenities
- Recreational centers
- Swimming pools
- Fitness center
- Tennis courts
- Beauty and barber salons
- And more
Activities
- Art Classes
- Shopping excursions
- Aerobics
- Movie nights
- Tai Chi
- Day trips
- Dances
- Musical perfomances
Services
- Gyms and excercise facilities
- Swimming pools and hot tubs
- Beauty salons and barber shops
- Dining facilities with chef-prepared meals
- A full social activity schedule
- Transportation ner the community
- 24/7 Security
- Religious services
Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)
Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) are designed for individuals who require
assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) but don’t require skilled medical
services. Residents receive assistance with daily tasks which includes the following but
are not limited to: assistance with bathing, dressing, medication management, meal
preparation, transportation, incontinence care. Services include daily meals, wellness
programs, housekeeping services, laundry services, transportation and social activities
and outings. Residents can choos from different rooming options, such as private or
shared studio, one or two bedroom apartments. The facility size can vary from 10 rooms
to over 200 rooms. This type of facility is generally not allowed to provide skilled
nursing services (Administer IVs, maintain catheters, colostomy care, etc) unless there
is a credentialed RN or LVN individuals working in the facility
Activities of Daily Living(ADLs)
- Personal Hygiene
- Continence Management
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Toileting
- And more
Services
- Gyms and excercise facilities
- Swimming pools and hot tubs
- Beauty salons and barber shops
- Dining facilities with chef-prepared meals
- A full social activity schedule
- Transportation ner the community
- 24/7 Security
- Religious services
Activities
- Art Classes
- Shopping excursions
- Aerobics
- Movie nights
- Tai Chi
- Day trips
- Dances
- Musical perfomances
Independent Living Facilities (ILF) vs. Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)
| Independent Living | Assisted Living | |
|---|---|---|
|
Private Apartments |
Yes |
Sometimes |
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Shared Rooms |
No |
Usually |
|
Transportation Provided |
Sometimes |
Usually |
|
Medication Management Services |
No |
Yes |
|
3 Meals a Day Provided |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Housekeeping Services Provided |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Assistance With Activities of Daily Living |
No |
Yes |
|
Social Activities |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Exercise Facilities and Programs |
Yes |
Usually |
| Independent Living | Assisted Living | |
|---|---|---|
|
Private Living |
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Daily Living Assistance |
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Medication Monitoring |
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Regular Activities |
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Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) provide services to residents who need skilled
services but do not require hospitalization. SNF’s often provide both short term
rehabilitation stays for residents recovering from illness, surgery or accidents as well as
long term care for residents with more serious medical needs. This type of facility
provides 24/7 medical care services, which generally cannot be dispensed in Assisted
Living Facilities (ALF)Â /RCFE’s or Independent Living Facilities (ILF). In addition,
SNF’s offers managing complex and potentially serious medical problems such as
infections, wound care, IV therapy, and coma care. Services are covered in whole or
part, by Medicare or Medicare HMO’s, with the requirement that there is hospitalization
for 3 days prior to a discharge to an SNF.
Activities of Daily Living(ADLs)
- Personal Hygiene
- Continence Management
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Toileting
- And more
Activities
- Art Classes
- Shopping excursions
- Aerobics
- Movie nights
- Tai Chi
- Day trips
- Dances
- Musical perfomances
Services
- Semi-private room (a room you share with other patients)
- Meals
- Skilled nursing care
- Physical therapy (if needed to meet your health goal)
- Occupational therapy (if needed to meet your health goal)
- Speech-language pathology services (if they're needed to meet your health goal)
- Medical social services
- Medications
- Medical supplies and equipment used in the facility
- Ambulance transportation (when other transportation endangers health) to the nearest supplier of needed services that aren’t available at the SNF
- Dietary counseling
- Swing bed services
| Skilled Nursing Facility | Assisted Living | |
|---|---|---|
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Private Living |
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24-Hour Medical Assistance |
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Medication Monitoring |
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Regular Activities |
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Requirements for SNF coverage
- You have Part A and have days left in your benefit period to use.
- You have a qualifying hospital stay
- Your doctor has decided that you need daily skilled care. It must be given by, or under the supervision of, skilled nursing or therapy staff.
- You get these skilled services in a SNF that’s certified by Medicare.
- You need these skilled services for a medical condition that’s either:
- A hospital-related medical condition treated during your qualifying 3-day inpatient hospital stay, even if it wasn't the reason you were admitted to the hospital.
- A condition that started while you were getting care in the SNF for a hospital-related medical condition (for example, if you develop an infection that requires IV antibiotics while you're getting SNF care)
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
A Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) also known as a Life Plan Community, is a type of retirement community which combines 3 types of communities (independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facility) in a single setting. The emphasis of the CCRC model is to enable residents to avoid having to move, except to another level of care within the community, if their needs change. independent living facility, assisted living facility and skilled nursing facility that many CCRCs provide meals, housekeeping, transportation, and health and emergency services as desired by individual residents. CCRC’s require a hefty entrance fee as well as monthly charges.
There are three basic types of contracts for CCRC’s:
- Life Care or Extended Contract: This is the most expensive option, but offers unlimited assisted living, medical treatment and skilled nursing care without additional charges.
- Modified Contract: This contract offers a set of services provided for a set length of time. When that time is expired, other services can be obtained, but for higher monthly fees.
- Fee-for-Service Contract: An initial enrollment fee is required and cost lower than other contracts, but assisted living and skilled nursing will be paid for at their market rates.
Daily assistance
- Personal Hygiene
- Continence Management
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Toileting
- And more
Amenities
- Recreational centers
- Swimming pools
- Fitness center
- Tennis courts
- Beauty and barber salons
- And more
Services
- Gyms and excercise facilities
- Swimming pools and hot tubs
- Beauty salons and barber shops
- Dining facilities with chef-prepared meals
- A full social activity schedule
- Transportation ner the community
- 24/7 Security
- Religious services
- Skilled nursing care
- Speech-language pathology services (if they're needed to meet your health goal)
- Semi-private room (a room you share with other patients)
- Medical social services
- Medications
- Medical supplies and equipment used in the facility
- Ambulance transportation (when other transportation endangers health) to the nearest supplier of needed services that aren’t available at the SNF
- Dietary counseling
- Swing bed services
CCRC advantages:
- Social network and support from people with shared interests
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All-inclusive maintenance-free living. Amenities vary, but often include:
Transportation
Social activities
Gardening
Meals
Health monitoring services and health care centers
Housekeeping
Snow removal
Garbage removal
Lawn care
Security
Emergency call monitoring
Utilities
Fitness centers
Lifelong learning programs - Independent living
- Easy access to medical services
- Flexibility for spouses or partners who have differing care and medical needs
- Peace of mind for families that family members are living a healthy, active life while being well cared for
CCRC disadvantages:
- Many seniors don't like showing the signs of aging and find it difficult to move on to other levels of care when needed
- Getting adjusted to a new lifestyle in a new place
- Stress that comes with making the big decision of going with a CCRC
- The potential for financial risk and burden
- High cost, entry fee, which can be problematic for older adults on a fixed income
- The potential for dissatisfaction with amenities and services in the future
Board and Care Homes / Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE)
Board and care homes also known as Residential Care Facilities For The Elderly
(RCFE) are the ideal solution for individuals who require assistance with activities of
daily living (ADL) such as bathing, dressing, toileting, laundry, medication
management, and extensive personal care assistance. The majority of these types of
homes / facilities hold around 6-8 seniors with 1-3 caregivers on staff at all times.
Residents share communal areas such as a living room and dining room but will
generally have their own private or semi-private room with a handicap accessible
design. This type of facility is not allowed to provide skilled nursing services, such as
give injections or maintain catheters and do colostomy care (unless there is a
credentialed RN or LVN individual working in the home)
Activities
- Arts and crafts
- Holiday gatherings
- Continuing education classes
- Religious services
- Movie nights
Services
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Medication management
- Dining services
- Transportation
Board and Care vs ALF
| Board and Care Home | Assisted Living | |
|---|---|---|
|
Private Apartments |
No |
Sometimes |
|
Shared Rooms |
Usually |
Usually |
|
Help with Activities of Daily Living |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Medication Management |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Medical Care |
Yes |
Yes |
|
3 Meals a Day |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Housekeeping |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Transportation Provided |
Usually |
Usually |
|
Social Activities |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Exercise Facilities |
No |
Usually |
|
Covered by Health Insurance |
No |
No |
Board and Care vs ILF
| Board and Care Home | Independent Living | |
|---|---|---|
|
Private Apartments |
No |
Usually |
|
Shared Rooms |
Usually |
No |
|
Help with Activities of Daily Living |
Yes |
No |
|
Medication Management |
Yes |
No |
|
Medical Care |
No |
No |
|
3 Meals a Day |
Yes |
Sometimes |
|
Housekeeping |
Yes |
Sometimes |
|
Transportation Provided |
Usually |
Sometimes |
|
Social Activities |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Exercise Facilities |
No |
Yes |
|
Covered by Health Insurance |
No |
No |
Board and Care vs Skilled Nursing Facility
| Board and Care Home | Skilled Nursing Facility | |
|---|---|---|
|
Private Apartments |
No |
No |
|
Shared Rooms |
Usually |
Usually |
|
Help with Activities of Daily Living |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Medication Management |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Medical Care |
No |
Yes |
|
3 Meals a Day |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Housekeeping |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Transportation Provided |
Usually |
Sometimes |
|
Social Activities |
Sometimes |
No |
|
Exercise Facilities |
No |
No |
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Covered by Health Insurance |
No |
Sometimes |
Memory Care (Dementia & Alzheimer's Specialty Facilities/Homes)
Memory care is a specialized type of senior living facility that is designed
specifically for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other
memory loss conditions. Many dementia patients feel the need to wander or have the
need to be somewhere. Alarmed doors and emergency call systems are in place for their
safety. In addition, memory care facilities incorporate social engagement, memory
games, brain fitness activities, specialty diets, and other techniques to help deter
memory loss progress while still providing a home like environment. Services may
include but are not limited to: medication management, or help with everyday tasks
such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
Daily assistance
- Personal Hygiene
- Continence Management
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Toileting
- And more
Services
- All meals, either in their rooms or in a shared dining hall
- Housekeeping services to keep their living space clean and safe
- Social activities designed to stimulate their minds and keep them connected
- Transporation to doctor's offices and other appointments
- Comfortable rooms, which may be private or shared
- All laundry services, including fresh linens
- Excercise programs and physical therapy when needed
- Cognitive therapy
Memory Care vs. Assisted Living Facilities (ALF)
| Services | Assisted Living | Memory Care |
|---|---|---|
|
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Care |
Sometimes |
No |
|
Diabetes Management |
Sometimes |
Sometimes |
|
Housekeeping |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Incontinence Care |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Meals Provided Per Day |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Medication Management |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Mobility Assistance |
Sometimes |
Yes |
|
Personal Care |
Yes |
Yes |
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Personal Laundry |
Yes |
Yes |
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Transportation |
Yes |
Yes |
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Wheelchairs Accepted |
Sometimes |
Yes |
Hospice Care Services / Facilities
Hospice Care Services / Facilities provides medical services, emotional support, and spiritual resources for people who are in the last stages of a serious illness. Designed for individuals who are facing a terminal condition and/or a life expectancy of six (6) months or less. Services provided include: symptom control and pain management as needed, medical equipment and supplies, counseling and support for the patient and his or her family, guidance in emotional and spiritual issues associated with the oncoming death of a loved one. Hospice care can take place at the individual’s home, hospice care facility, in a hospital, or in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).
Daily assistance
- Personal Hygiene
- Continence Management
- Dressing
- Feeding
- Ambulating
- Toileting
- And more
Services
- Administration of the appropriate medication, especially that which makes the patient at ease
- Services required to manage pain and symptoms related to thermial illness
- Short-term inpatient care
- Short-terms respite care
- Needed medical equipment
- Grief counseling for the family