AN ASSISTED LIVING community is an excellent option to consider for an older adult in or near Prescott, AZ who finds living independently increasingly difficult or hazardous. The majority of residents in these communities today are in their 80s and older.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living facilities provide more care and supervision than independent living communities. However, residents in our community do not require the level of personal or medical care as the residents of a nursing home. Services associated with assisted living include housekeeping, laundry, meals, planned outings, social activities, transportation, and exercise and wellness programs.
What to Ask About an Assisted Living Facility
If you or someone you care for in the Prescott, AZ area could benefit from an assisted living facility, there are a few important questions to ask to make sure they’ll be getting the kind of care and comfort they need:
- What services are offered?
- Are there different sizes or types of units available?
- Do any units have kitchens/kitchenettes?
- Are there private bathrooms for residents?
- Does each patient have a written care plan?
- How involved are residents in their care plans?
- Is the facility clean and cheerful?
- Does the facility have adequate safety features installed, such as handrails and call buttons?
- How simple and easy to follow is the floor plan?
- Do you feel good about the facility and staff?
These facilities are similar to independent living communities. They help residents maintain as much independence as possible and have a kind and respectful staff to attend to their needs. With all the important things taken care of, residents may find they have more free time than ever, and plenty of opportunities to pursue or discover hobbies and interests.
Who Can Benefit from Assisted Living Services?
Seniors who don’t require the full-time medical care and supervision of a rest home but do need some level of care could be good candidates for assisted living services. If your loved one requires medical assistance and has difficulty with daily tasks such as cooking and cleaning, it may be a good time to consider assisted living. More than half of residents are 85 or older, including in Prescott, and nearly 40% require assistance with three or more types of daily living.
Learn More About Assisted Living in Prescott, AZ
If you have any questions about what Spring Gardens has to offer our assisted living residents in Prescott, AZ, we’re happy to answer them! We want future residents and their loved ones to have all the information they need to be confident in their choice. We’re excited to show you what we have to offer. Follow this link to see where we are located.