Assisted Living

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) defines an Assisted Living residence as a special combination of housing, personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs both scheduled and unscheduled of those who need help with activities of daily living.

The 10-point philosophy of care is:

·    Offering cost-effective quality care that is personalized for individual needs.

·    Fostering independence for each resident.

·    Treating each resident with dignity and respect.

·    Promoting the individuality of each resident.

·    Allowing each resident choice of care and lifestyle.

·    Protecting each residents right to privacy.

·    Nurturing the spirit of each resident.

·    Involving family and friends, as appropriate, in care planning and implementation.

·    Providing a safe residential environment.

·    Making the Assisted Living residence a valuable community asset.

Services provided in Assisted Living residences may include:

·    Three meals a day served in a common dining room, or in the resident's room.

·    Assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.

·    Access to health and medical services.

·    24-hour security and staff available.

·    Emergency call systems for each resident's unit.

·    Health promotion and exercise programs.

·    Medication management.

·    Personal laundry services.

·    Social and recreational activities.

·    Housekeeping and transportation services.

Costs for Assisted Living vary but are generally less than home health services and nursing home care. Assisted Living is private pay.

Regulations and licensing requirements vary from state to state. Most providers and their staff are specially trained as a result of either state requirements or company policy.


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