Here are some common assisted living license citations given to California facilities in 2017.There are thousands of assisted living licensed facilities throughout California, and hundreds in San Diego County. These include both larger assisted living communities and small board and care homes.All assisted living facilities are licensed and inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.Some...
Many people don’t know about small assisted living homes, also called board and care homes or residential care homes. One of the reasons is these are homes tucked into neighborhoods. We see large assisted living communities on our streets and in advertisements, so we’re familiar with these. Larger assisted living communities are fine. We refer families to them regularly. And...
Very often a family looks for assisted living for a couple because one spouse needs care, and the well spouse can no longer provide that care alone. A common scenario is when one spouse has memory loss and the other doesn’t. Determining which care communities have the type of care, programs and setting for two elderly parents can be difficult. Finding...
One of the most important assisted living resources you'll need is knowing what to ask and look for when you visit communities. Below are questions to take with you when you visit any assisted living community you are considering. We also suggest that if a place interests you, be sure to visit several times, at least once without making an...
There are many reasons families hesitate moving their elderly loved ones to assisted living. There are also several reasons an elderly person may resist this change. Some of the reasons for this hesitation are valid, but many times the perception seniors and families have about assisted living are not completely accurate. Here are 6 myths about assisted living: Assisted Living...
If a senior has been living alone for some time, you might worry that moving him or her to an assisted living community in San Diego will be too difficult of a transition. This is natural. The truth is that for the majority of seniors, assisted living gives them greater social opportunities and better care, very possibly improving their quality...
A question we get frequently is , "what does assisted living cost in San Diego County?" Most often, the cost of senior care in California must be privately paid by the individual receiving care. Having enough income and savings is important. Private health insurance, including MediCare, does not pay for long term care in any kind of care facility. MediCare...
A question we're often asked is, “What is the best San Diego assisted living?” Our answer is always the same. There is no "best" San Diego assisting living. The best San Diego assisted living is the place where your elderly love one will get high quality care, where they will feel comfort, and that is in a location and budget...
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