Are There Different Levels of Assisted Living?
Yes! Some are licensed, others are not. Those which are licensed are accountable for the quality and quantity of services they provide. Moreover, a licensed assisted living residence can include all personal services to their residents in their basic rates. Unlicensed facilities offer many daily personal services as “optional,” meaning that there are costs for these services, over and above their basic rates, every time they are provided. Typically included among these are: medical reminders, help with grooming and dressing, escorting to dining rooms, administering eye drops and nasal sprays, even morning and night checks on the well-being of residents. The Farmington Hills Inn is fully licensed by the State of Michigan and includes all of its services to residents in its basic rates. What Other Alternatives Can Families Consider and What Are the Differences between These Categories? The range of options includes senior apartment communities, nursing homes, adult foster care facilities
