Senior Housing
Adult Family Home
An Adult Family Home is a residential home that provides care for up to eight non-related residents.
Why consider an Adult Family Home?
-Better staff to resident ratio -Family-like environment -Homemade meals -Daily laundry -Housekeeping -Medication assistance -24/7 care -Help with daily ADLs
What to keep in mind when considering an Adult Family Home?
-Lower Prices than most ALFs/Memory care -Far more options (hundreds of AFHs in Clark County alone)
Assisted Living Facility
An assisted living facility is a larger community that provides assistance with the activities of daily living while also providing retirement living experiences.
Why consider an Assisted Living Facility?
-Social activities for residents and their families -Larger group of residents -RN on staff
What to keep in mind when considering an Assisted Living Facility?
-High turnover for staff members -Higher prices than an AFH -In some cases not all ALFs have staff members trained as caregivers for dementia clients
Memory Care Facility
A Memory Care is a residential care facility that specializes in caring for clients with the special form of dementia (behaviors).
Why consider a Memory Care Facility?
-They have secured exits and are built to keep clients safe -They offer assistance with activities and have staff that are specially trained -Built with extra support for clients and family in mind
What to keep in mind when considering a Memory Care Facility?
-This type of facility is often restrictive and hard for clients to transition/ adapt
Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Home
A nursing home is a facility that provides the highest level of care outside a hospital. It is used for both short-term and long-term care.
Why consider a Skilled Nursing Facility?
-Due to a high level of care, in some cases all tasks are performed by an experienced RN
What to keep in mind when considering a Skilled Nursing Facility?
-It comes with a hefty price tag due to the high level of care required by clients