What types of supplemental services do many Assisted Living communities offer?
While most Assisted Living communities have 24-hour supervision and meal services in common, a variety of additional quality of life services may be available in your residence of interest, according to the National Center for Assisted Living’s (NCAL) 2000 Survey of Assisted Living Facilities. In addition, supervision for persons with Alzheimer’s or other mental disabilities can usually be arranged.
While most assisted living communities have 24-hour supervision and service for three meals a day, a variety of additional quality-of-life services may be available in your residence of interest. Along with assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), residents may be able to take advantage of the following services: health care management and monitoring; medication reminders; on-site social and spiritual activities; recreation and exercise facilities; wellness programs; security; laundry service; and transportation arrangements. In addition, supervision for persons with Alzheimer’s or other mental disabilities can usually be arranged.
