Residential Care Homes Explained

ByJacob Gottlieb

One of the first decisions that needs to be made in regards to finding senior care for a loved one is what kind of community to look at. Oftentimes, our clients are less familiar with residential care homes than with other kinds of communities. One of our roles is to help our clients become familiar with care options they may not have considered on their own. Senior Planning knows that there are a number of great residential care communities located all over the state.

Residential care homes have some very significant advantages over other facilities. 24/7 care is available at residential care homes. While caregivers are present at any assisted living community, the smaller size and fewer patients that are at residential care homes mean that caregivers can get to patients right away. For patients that sometimes need help transferring out of bed to go to the bathroom, residential care homes can get to residents a lot faster than those working at other types of communities. Residential care homes are perfect for those who need help every one to two hours or throughout the night because residential care homes boast response times that can’t be matched.

On the other end of things, residential care homes provide a homelike environment that is as little like a hospital as possible. Residents can enjoy a much more homelike experience while still having the intensive care that will be to their long term benefit. While residential care homes are not the first things that most people think of when they start the process, they can be, for many, the best option. Having high quality, immediate care in a homelike setting is what most searchers are looking for. Residential care provides this type of care.

Residential care homes can also be extremely affordable and sometimes have staff specialties for certain languages. For our Spanish speaking clients, residential care homes can be great, because the caregivers speak their preferred and most comfortable language. Assisted living homes in Phoenix for Spanish speakers can be hard to find, but such facilities are not uncommon among residential care homes.

All in all, residential care homes are the most flexible option in the field and definitely something to consider. For anyone whose care needs are somewhat outside the box, residential care is usually the best option.

Jacob Gottlieb, an Arizona native, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University. He founded Senior Planning in 2007 and has been actively engaged in arranging long-term care placements for individuals. Additionally, he has been assisting individuals with applying for the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) since 2015.

Similar Posts

couples smiling
|

What are the differences between Scottsdale Group Homes and Scottsdale Assisted Living?

ByJacob Gottlieb

There are many choices for care in Scottsdale and group homes and assisted living facilities are just a couple. Depending upon what type of care you need, your budget, and the atmosphere you are looking for, there are benefits to both types of living. If you need directed care (total care) and are on a limited budget, we would recommend looking at group homes in Scottsdale first. If you have an unlimited budget and don’t necessarily need 24 hour care, an assisted living facility might be the best option.

Traumatic Brain Injury Group Homes In Phoenix

Traumatic Brain Injury Group Homes In Phoenix

ByJacob Gottlieb

Finding the right traumatic brain injury group homes in phoenix can be a difficult task. Since there aren’t too many, a lot of homes have lower standards of quality. There are however many gems out there that not only have clean state records, but provide great care and have been working with our clients for years. In order to find these homes, we first go through the entire list of Phoenix group homes and separate out the traumatic brain injury group homes in Phoenix. With this smaller list, we then perform background checks and try to find out how long they have been providing TBI care to patients and if they have any violations.

North Phoenix Group Homes for Elderly

North Phoenix Group Homes for Elderly

ByJacob Gottlieb

When looking for North Phoenix group homes for elderly, there are a lot of option to consider. First which part of North Phoenix are you looking to live in? Are you looking for a North Phoenix group homes for elderly on the east side or the west side. Once you decide on a location radius, we are ready to begin looking. Do things like granite countertops and a new house matter? If they do we can eliminate a whole bunch of group homes. If you are only focused on finding good care at a reasonable rate, maybe a newer house in an expensive neighborhood might not be your first choice.

men on bench

Group Homes for Seniors in Mesa AZ

ByJacob Gottlieb

Finding quality Mesa group homes for elderly can be a tricky task. The problem lies in the fact that there is a difference in quality and cost. Senior Planning can make sure you are paying a fair rate. Even though the field has been regulated for many years from a government standpoint, when it comes to private pay there is little oversight. A patient staying in a semi-private room could be paying more than a patient staying in a semi-private room. There is little transparency and the group home owners will try to get as much money out of the patient and patient’s family as possible.