Choosing a home—even if it’s just a temporary one—can feel overwhelming.
At The Orchards, we understand it is a hard decision when your doctor tells you home is not a safe option post hospitalization. Here, we help to make this process easier. Even if the home you choose isn’t ours, we’ve got the tools and resources you need to make the right call.
Here’s what you should do next:
Review your strengths, challenges, and areas of concern. Knowing with certainty where individual supports are needed can help your decision-making in the long run. SeniorHousingNet.com offers a free, assessment tool to help you identify the type of setting (such as skilled nursing, assisted living, or independent housing) in which you need care.
Know your options. Today’s health care and senior living sectors offer a broad spectrum of lifestyle settings and treatment options, so you can choose the support that makes the most sense.
Tour when possible: The rush of having to make a decision can be tough, especially when the hospital is pushing you to make a decision. Family and community support is important in the healing process. To schedule a tour with us, click here!
Consult with an attorney or financial planner, if one is available, or talk to local agencies that specialize in aging issues. These experts can help plan for the financial support of any long-term care that’s needed.
Today’s Care Options at Advantage Living Centers
Long-term care and senior living no longer occur in a one-size-fits-all setting. Today, there are many choices available to meet the needs of a loved one.
Assisted Living
In this setting, support is provided for some daily activities—personal care, medications or meals—but the person continues to live independently. Support can increase or decrease to match individual needs.
Memory Care
Memory care is available in both our skilled nursing and assisted living communities. Care offers specialized staff and programming in a secure environment. Supports increase to match declines in cognition over time.
Skilled Nursing Care/Post-Surgical Recovery/Short-Term Care
Skilled nursing care may be needed on a short-term, temporary basis due to surgery or illness. These settings are available with the understanding that a person will be returning to his/her regular home setting following treatment.
Long-Term Care
When an individual requires long-term, 24-hour skilled nursing due to age or physical disability, a long-term care setting can provide the safest fit.
Questions for Providers
When calling or visiting a local care or residential living center, it can be hard to know which questions to ask. The Orchards has identified sound, free resources that help equip you with consistent, solid tools for ensuring the right fit for your loved one, no matter what kind of solution you’re seeking.