What is Assisted Living?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) defines an Assisted Living residence as a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs - both scheduled and unscheduled - of those who need help with activities of daily living.
What is the philosophy of Assisted Living?
• Offering cost-effective quality care that is personalized for individual needs
• Fostering independence
• Treating each resident with dignity and respect
• Promoting individuality
• Allowing choices of care and lifestyle
• Protecting each resident’s right to privacy
• Nurturing the spirit, mind, body and soul
• Involving family and friends in care planning and implementation
• Providing a safe, comfortable environment
• Making the facility a valuable community asset
Who lives in Assisted Living residences?
Currently, more than a million Americans live in an estimated 20,000 Assisted Living residences. Assisted Living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled.
What about costs?
Costs will vary according to the style of room and location. At The Laurels, the expenses are less than those of home health services and nursing home care.
Who pays the bill for an Assisted Living residence?
Residents or their families generally pay the cost of care from their own financial resources. Payment is due by the first of each month and the lease is month to month.
How to become a resident?
The initial visit will allow us the opportunity to get to know each other. Call and reserve a time to spend a day at The Laurels. Enjoy lunch and dinner with us and tour our beautiful facility. There is an Application Process and Placement Assessment to determine eligibility for our services. A personal health history, chest x-ray and/or tuberculosis screening is required at least 30 days prior to admission.