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ABOUT ASSISTED LIVING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE
Residential Care Homes
Supported Residential Care Homes
Frequently Asked Questions about
Assisted Living and Residential Care
Some call them shared homes, sheltered care homes, rest homes, assisted living homes,
or by some other similar name. When residential care homes became licensed and regulated
several years ago, the name "residential care homes" was adopted.
Residential care homes provide long-term care for the elderly and
disabled. They are usually broken down into two categories: Residential Care Homes, and
Supported Residential Care Homes.
Residential Care Homes Residential Care Homes are homes and
facilities where residents need and receive assistance with their activities of daily
living. This includes assistance with bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, eating,
walking, etc. Other services provided include preparation of special diets, supervision of
taking medication and observation of physical and emotional health. Residential Care Homes
are operated on a 24-hour basis to provide residential accommodations, personal care,
social, occupational and recreational services.
Supported Residential Care
Homes
Supported Residential Care Homes offer the same services as a Residential Care Home. In
addition to these services, Supported Residential Care Homes can care for those residents
who have greater medical needs. Supported Residential Care Homes offer nursing
intervention for those residents who need nursing services, but yet do not need the
24-hour services of a more expensive nursing home.
Frequently Asked Questions About
Assisted Living and Residential Care
What Makes Residential Care Special?
Residential care provides a form of care which allows the resident to maintain an
independent and dignified way of life, while still receiving quality care each individual
deserves and requires.
Are The Homes Regulated?
Absolutely. Both Residential Care Homes and Supported Residential Care Homes are
licensed and inspected by the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services' Bureau of
Health Facilities, the same division that licenses and inspects nursing homes and
hospitals.
How Does One Get Admitted To A Residential Care Home?
All Residential Care Homes and Supported Residential Care Homes are required to assess
each individual who wishes to enter their home to determine if that individual's needs
can be met by the home. This assessment ensures proper placement of an individual
in a Residential Care setting.
What About Residents With Alzheimer's Disease Or Other Dementias?
Both Residential Care Homes and Supported Residential Care Homes may be appropriate
placements for a resident with Alzheimer's Disease or other related dementias. Both levels
of care are appropriate depending on the severity of the dementia.
The Costs of Residential Care
The rates for Residential Care Homes and Supported Residential Care Homes are
consistently lower than nursing home care. The average cost of a Residential Care Home is
approximately one third the cost of a nursing home.
Finding An Appropriate Residential Care Home
Click to our user-friendly referral service on this web site for a list of our members
that can meet your needs. You can choose a home based on your specific care needs, by
geographical location, number of beds, etc. Whatever your needs, we are confident any one
of our members will provide professional, caring, and responsible service.
