Types of Senior Care - What Every Family Needs to Know As our loved ones age and begin to need more support, families may struggle to figure out exactly what that means and where to look.And in this age of unlimited internet data at our fingertips, it’s easy to get more confused, rather than less.To help families make sense of...
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...
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...
There are hundreds of licensed senior care homes in San Diego County. These homes are also referred to as board and care homes, or residential care homes. In some cases, senior care homes are an affordable and practical alternative to an assisted living community or a skilled nursing facility. San Diego board and care homes vary dramatically from one to...
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...
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