Assisted Living
What is Assisted
Living?
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) defines
Assisted Living as:
- A special combination of housing, supportive
services, personal assistance, and health services designed to respond to the
individual needs of those who need help with activities of daily living.
- Supportive services are available, 24 hours a day,
to meet scheduled and unscheduled needs, in a way that promotes maximum dignity
and independence for each resident and involves the resident's family,
neighbors, and friends.A special combination of housing, supportive services,
personal assistance, and health services designed to respond to the individual
needs of those who need help with activities of daily living.
What is the philosophy
behind Assisted Living?
- Offering cost-effective quality care personalized
for the individual's needs.
- Fostering independence for each resident.
- Treating each resident with dignity and
respect.
- Promoting the individuality of each resident.
- Allowing each resident choice of services and
lifestyle.
- Protecting each resident's right to privacy.
- Nurturing the spirit of each resident.
- Involving family and friends in service planning
and implementation.
- Providing a safe, residential environment.
- Making the Assisted Living residence a valuable
community asset.
How is assisted living
regulated?
Regulations and licensure requirements vary from state
to state, contributing to a wide range of senior housing models that are
considered assisted living.
Iowa law requires assisted living programs to be certified and
monitored by the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
(IDIA) in order to operate in the state of Iowa.
Further information on certification can be obtained from Department of
Elder Affairs at 515-242-3338 or 800-532-3213.
Concerns about assisted
living programs are filed with the Department of Inspection and Appeals at
877-686-0027. Information regarding re-certification surveys and complaint
history can be obtained at 515-242-3338 or 800-532-3213.
How many assisted living residences are there?
While there is no information on the exact number of Assisted
Living residences in America today, estimates range from 30,000 to 40,000.
Approximately one million individuals live in Assisted Living residences.
Residences may be free standing or housed with other residential options, such
as independent living or nursing care. They may be operated by nonprofit or
for-profit companies. Most facilities have between 25 and 120 units. Units may
vary in size from one room to a full apartment.
Who lives in assisted living
residences?
Assisted living residence must be 55 years of age or
older or have a disability that negates living alone. They may require only
intermittent or part-time health related care. A typical community member is 85
or older, female and either widowed or single. Our residents may suffer from
Alzheimer's disease or other memory disorders. Windsor Manor's Assisted Living
Program is designed for residents who range from semi-independent persons who
need some support to moderately dependent persons who require some assistance
with activities of daily living (ADLs). |
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