Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

Choosing the Right Location for Rehabilitation after Hospitalization

Many families are not aware that they have choices regarding where to complete rehabilitation and that it can take place in a variety of settings, including in the home. The most important factor in determining where to complete rehabilitation is to find a setting that will reduce the risk of hospital readmission while helping your loved one regain their strength and confidence as quickly as possible.

Things to Consider When Selecting a Rehabilitation Center

• Determine whether the rehab center can provide short- or long-term rehabilitation as needed. Some only provide short-term. • Try to visit several to be able to compare and contrast. • Ask to see patient rooms and common living spaces to evaluate the levels of cleanliness, comfort and privacy that residents have. • Ask if both private and shared rooms are available. • Check out the dining options and menus. • Visit the community areas to find out about social events and activities designed to keep residents engaged and entertained. • Ask for information about your loved one’s specific rehab program. • Ask if the person who is administering the rehab program is an employee or outsourced and if possible, try to meet them. • Ask about the availability of specialized staff, with regard to you or your loved one’s specific needs. • Inquire about a personalized care plan and get actual details about it in advance.

• Ask to see their most recent “Satisfaction Survey” results and statistics on benchmarked outcomes.

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Residence Type Description

Services Regulation Also Known As Approximate Costs

Types of Residential

Independent Living Assisted Living Communities

Single family homes or townhomes for self-sufficient seniors that offer the security and social activities of a community living environment. • Laundry/linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities

Note – there are more expensive communities that have all the luxuries of country clubs. Not Regulated • Retirement Communities • Retirement Homes • Senior Apartments • Senior Housing Market rate to rent or buy a home plus community fees from $400 – $2,000/month. Communities, typically of 2-3 story apartments, that provide 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and using the bathroom, but not

24 hr medical services. • Laundry/Linen Service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing/Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and

emergency calls State Regulations

• Assisted Living Facilities • Personal Care Homes • Eldercare facilities • Domiciliary Care • Board and Care • Residential Care Facilities • Community-Based Retirement Facilities • Adult Living Facilities • Adult Foster Care • Sheltered housing • Community Residences • Group Homes • Adult Family Homes

$2,500 to $6,000/month Avg cost in Texas is $3,795 – source Assisted Living Research Institute

Care for Seniors

Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

Skilled Nursing (Nursing Homes)

Communities, typically apartments, which provides 24 hr assistance with activities of daily living and medical care by nurses and therapists. • Laundry/linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing/Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice/end of life services • Doctors on call State & Federal Regulations • Skilled Nursing Facilities • SNF • Nursing Home Care and Rehabilitation • Convalescent hospital • Rest Home $4,500 to $12,000/month

Continuing Care

Retirement Communities

Campus-like communities that provides a continuum of care, from private residences to assisted living and skilled nursing care; designed for individuals with declining conditions and those that want to

remain in a single location. • Laundry/linen service • Meals • Transportation • Social activities • Bathing/Dressing • Toileting • Housekeeping • Medication assistance • Security and emergency calls • 24 hr nursing care • Condition specific care • Hospice/end of life services • Doctors on call

Some State Regulations

• CCRCS • Continuing Care • Retirement Facilities • Life Care Facilities

• Life Care Communities Varies with breadth of services required.