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FAQs -
Adult Homes
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Adult Homes
Q: What
is an Adult Care Home?
A:
An Adult Care Home provides room and
board, housekeeping, laundry, medication
management, and some personal care and
supervision for adults who choose not to
stay alone or who can no longer safely
live alone. Residents in Adult Care
Homes are free to go out in the
community as they are able. Although
some residents still drive, many Adult
Care Homes provide transportation for
residents to see their doctor or for
recreation. Generally residents must be
able to walk on their own, but they may
use a cane or walker. Residents who need
assistance with bathing, grooming,
dressing, taking medications, and
handling money can receive the help
needed. An Adult Care Home may care for
persons who are sometimes confused, but
they usually cannot manage a person who
wanders. A Dementia Unit, such as
offered at the
Countryside Care Center Nursing Home, can offer more
specialized dementia care.
Q: How
do Adult Care Homes differ from Nursing
Homes?
A:
An Adult Care Home is much less costly
than a nursing home. To be admitted to a
nursing home a person must be impaired
in almost all aspects of daily living.
Although some nursing home residents are
able to make brief outings from the
nursing home, most are not up to day
trips even with assistance. By
definition, people in nursing homes need
some medical care daily and/or
significant assistance with activities
of daily living.
Q: What
is provided by an Adult Care Home?
A:
An Adult Care Home provides you with
your own single bed, dresser, chair,
wastebasket, and closet space in either
a shared or private room. Some Adult
Care Homes let you bring your own
bedroom furniture, TV set, radio, or
stereo, and your easy chair; if you
want. Most Adult Care Homes will
encourage you to bring pictures and
personal items to decorate your room.
Q: Is
Medicaid and/or Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) accepted to pay for care in
Adult Care Homes?
A:
In addition to private pay, Adult Care
Homes can accept Medicaid or SSI to pay
for care received. Check with the
specific provider to see what payment
form is required given your financial
circumstances.
Q: Are
there Adult Care Homes in Delaware
County?
A: Yes,
there are
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