Assisted Living Questions
We are sure you have questions. To help you out we have answered some of the most frequent questions that we receive.
How do we know if our loved one would be appropriate for your community?
Answer: Our Registered Nurse, combined with pertinent information from the client's primary care physician and resident medical durable power of attorney, will assess the prospective resident to determine if we are able to meet the individual's care needs. We will work with the family, well before admission, to help answer this and any other questions. We understand the process, and will assist in the transition in any way we can.
Who lives in assisted living communities?
Answer: It is estimated that one million Americans live in more than 20,000 assisted living communities. Assisted living residents can be young or old, affluent or low income, frail or disabled. A typical resident is a woman in her eighties, and is either widowed or single. Residents may suffer from Alzheimer's disease or memory disorders, or may simply need help with mobility, incontinence or other challenges. Assisted living is appropriate for someone who is too frail to live at home or who wants extra support.
What happens if my loved one’s condition deteriorates to the point that end of life care is appropriate?
Answer: We are regularly in contact with families regarding the health and condition of our residents. Our professional staff is trained to recognize and adapt to our resident’s changing needs. When the resident is deemed appropriate for end of life care, hospice can be brought in to provide the additional services that allow the resident to remain comfortable our home.
Do you have a menu? Is there a good variety of foods and are the meals well-balanced?
Answer: We have our own chef that plans and prepares a variety of fine foods approproate for our residents. Our residents receive a well-balanced diet consisting of a variety of different foods plus snacks.
How do I go about choosing an assisted living facility?
Answer: Click here to visit the Colorado State Website
Are your staff certified to dispense medications?
Answer: We have QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person) certified personnel who are trained in proper administration of medications.
What if my loved one requires hospitalization, and then, after discharge, some rehabilitation?
Answer: We work closely with a number of home health and rehabilitation agencies in the area. Upon a doctor's recommendation, the agency of your choice will come to the community, assess the resident's needs, and perform these services in home.
What will happen to my loved one as she/he ages in your care?
Answer: We recognize the necessity for flexible programs and services that are updated to meet the changing needs of all residents. Our professional staff is trained to recognize and adapt to those changing needs. Functional and cognitive needs assessments are done regularly to update each resident care plan to appropriately address and adequately meet the needs of our residents. Our residents are generally able to remain in our homes through the end of their lives; hospice provides a great deal of assistance during that time.
How are assisted living communities regulated?
Answer: Assisted Living Residences are regulated in Colorado by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division
What is Hospice?
Answer: With a focus on palliative care (the relief of pain and suffering) when a cure is not possible, immediate needs including physical and emotional pain are met with dignity and peace through a team-oriented approach. The hospice team usually consists of a nurse, physician, social worker, home health aide, chaplain and volunteer (as requested). Together they work to meet the needs of the patient and family.
