General Information:

Elderly adults who need regular monitoring and living assistance often move into nursing homes. Nursing homes are residential and rehabilitation centers that employ caregivers, nurses, therapists and other trained staff members. In addition to providing treatment for illnesses, injuries and other medical conditions, nursing homes are designed to satisfy residents' emotional and psychological needs as well. This means providing ample opportunities for socializing such as group activities and regular communal meals.

Assistance Levels:

• Alzheimer’s or Dementia Unit
• Cancer treatment
• Cardiovascular Disease and Pulmonary Disease
• Recovery from:
  • Strokes
    
  • Traumatic Injuries
    
• Physical and Mental therapy
• IV Therapy
• G-Tubes and/or Feeding Tubes
• Aggressive wound care management
• Is Bedridden

Payment Options:

• Private Pay
• Medicare:
  • Coverage for up to 90 days
• Medicaid:
• Long-term insurance coverage
• HMO:
• Generally not accepted in most facilities
• Kaiser:
• Accepted by Kaiser contracted facilities
• Any Insurance unless specified by nursing home

Age Range:

These communities may in some cases be appropriate not only for the 65+ age range but are allowed a certain percent of occupancy under this age if they are with any particular disability.

Price Range:

$4000 - $8000/Month