Adult Family Homes, Your Questions Answered.
What are Adult Family Homes or Personal Care Homes?
Adult Family Homes, or sometimes called Personal Care Homes, are one of the living agreements available to senior citizens and other people who cannot comfortably or safely live alone. They are really private facilities licensed by the State of Washington with a maximum capacity of six residents.
We are concerned about placing a family member in a Adult Family Home and we are feeling confused and guilty about doing this.
This is very common and many people feel this way when confronted with this very uncomfortable decision. Rest assured, looking after the protection of your loved one is a adoring gesture.
Eventually, dangerous falls and other issues have to finally be acknowledged and resolved by the family or guardian. It's rather a intimidating task for individuals to care for an senior person and can be distracting from family, activities, children, and jobs. This is also true if their cherished one also has special needs and services required. Many times the responsibility is positioned on one relative who then suffers burnout. Usually the best solution is to place a family member in a safe and professional home style environment where attention is focused on their needs 24 hours a day.
How do you know which kind of care facility to place my family member in?
There are three basic types:
Assisted Living Facilities are for individuals who are in most ways independent and who are fully cognizant but might need some help with everyday living activities. Assisted living is a desired place for elderly people who do not yet need an adult family home. They may be ambulatory and can easily walk to elevators, the lunchroom, and activities that are available and don't need watching during sleep at night. They live as independently as is possible in an apartment environment. Assisted living facilities are typically not licensed to give nursing care.
Adult Family Homes or Personal Care Homes are for individuals who are forgetful, may fall, need help with remembering things, need need help with activities of daily living, need monitoring or guidance throughout the day and during the night, or who need more intensive help and treatment. When elderly people require 24-hour special care and they're at risk for injuring themselves they should consider moving to an Adult Family Home which has both day and night professional licensed care and attention.
Nursing Homes are for the ones that require more complex or specialized health care which a typical Adult Family Home cannot usually provide. A person who has been diagnosed by a physician to be afflicted with a condition that will require skilled nursing facilities (i.e., they can be a risk to themselves or others or have a debilitating condition) will be a candidate for a nursing home.
How can I tell which degree of assistance they require?
You will find qualified assessors that can do an assessment for the average cost of $300. An evaluation is required by law to ascertain your beloved one's care needs and generate a health care plan based on the diagnosis. You can e mail us and we'll provide you with information on how to contact our assessor.
Is it the duty of family to make doctor consultations, grab and deliver medications, and travel, etc?
We can make doctor visits and can help arrange the appointment with the Click here family however the family would transport the patient or request transportation. This is standard for nearly all homes because of insurance restrictions. We can provide a visiting home doctor who cares for the majority of the residents in the home. The patient may register with the visiting doctor if they choose.
How many caregivers are employed at iCare Adult Family Home? Will there be 24 hour health care?
A caregiver is always required to be in the home according to State regulations. At iCare Adult Family Home we have two (2) caregivers working 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. During the third shift one caregiver is allowed to rest. Our caregivers are always close by and able to provide 1- on -1 assistance for everyone activities of everyday living.
What specific training do your caregivers have to perform this work?
iCare Adult Family Home staff and providers have to undergo the following training:
• Fundamentals of Health Care Giving
• Home Care Aide Certiï¬cation / CNA
• Continuing Education equal to 12 hours each year
• Nurse Delegation
• Mental Health and Dementia
• Food Handling
• Diabetes
• CPR / First Aid
How are your workers selected?
We diligently look for dependable, caring, trustworthy, patient, and conscientious workers to take care of our clients. Our caregivers have been carefully screened for education, experience, and criminal background.
How long have you been providing home health care?
iCare Adult Family Home has been providing high quality assistance locally for almost 14 years now.
Are you accredited and carry professional insurance?
We are completely licensed and also have general liability insurance coverage as required by Washington State.
How much will it really cost to be looked after at iCare Adult Family Home?
Fees are derived from the amount of treatment and services required.
Can you accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, we do accept Medicare or Medicaid and LONG-TERM Insurance.
What's your practice on a private pay resident’s conversion to Medicaid?
When a private pay patient switches to Medicaid the patient can continue steadily to stay. We require that the resident or the family will give two months prior notice. All residents will continue to stay in an exclusive room and can continue to receive the same degree of care.
What if I need to cancel services can I permanently take away the occupant at any time?
Canceling services is not an issue especially in a case of an emergency. We'd be grateful if you would let us know in advance.
Are all sleeping rooms private?
We have six (6) private rooms. Five private one sleeping rooms and one private double bedroom with private bathroom.
Just how many bathrooms are in your home?
iCare Adult Family Home has three full bathrooms.
Are the bathrooms handicap accessible?
For our resident’s basic safety and safeguard all bathrooms and walk in showers have safety bars and grab rails to permit residents to safely enter and exit the bath and shower areas.
What's your visitations policy?
We have an open door policy and the visiting hours are between eight in the morning and nine at night.
Are there TVs in the patient rooms? How about internet and cable connections?
TV's and cable connection with all the Premium channels including HBO and Wi-fi are free of charge.