Choosing the Right Location for Rehab

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.

• 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.

independent/retirement • assisted living skilled nursing • personal care homes continuing care • licensed alzheimer’s • builders lawn services • remodelers • CSHP/SRES realtors home repairs • furniture • security systems

Types of Residential

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

Information courtesy of The American Elder Care Research Organization

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.