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Mom was placed in a LTC facility about one month ago. Now, I am wondering if we should have gone to an Assisted Living facility. I thought mom needed more assistance than an AL would be capable of providing. How do I know if mom is capable of living in an AL facility? She isn’t very mobile, less so since she has been in a nursing home. Has anyone had their loved one in a nursing home and then took them to assisted living? Does AL offer PT? Thank you all for sharing your experiences with me.

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I’d advise you to speak to the director where mom is and get opinions there if her placement is appropriate or if she could do okay with a less involved level of care
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No Assisted living doesn't offer PT. They often have patients, however, who are w/c bound, who use any manner of assistive walking devices and even who require scooters. More of concern here is the overall level of care needed in transferring to chairs, and etc. Also more of concern is that a person in ALF is not suffering dementia to the extent they may wander, either outside or into the rooms of others, who cannot keep track of when meals are served and where.

I would go to ALF and discuss their accomodations, costs, levels of care and what they include, payment and etc. There are some now with a sort of intermediate care and when my brother was in Pacific Senior Living in Palm Springs, a cottage model of ALFs with about 14 people per cottage, they were just beginning at his death to implement intermediate care where the main door is locked and monitored, and etc.

It is of major concern to ECFs that the person, whether suffering mobility issues or continence issues or other special needs can still get along in a sort of group environment without disruption to others, and with the number of staff assigned to this less critical care.

Any PT would be ordered by your mom's own MD, and may or may not come into the facility. There are often simple exercise classes, but that isn't what you mean by PT, I know.

Good luck.
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susanmac02 Sep 16, 2024
Thank you. Mom is still very alert and aware of the world, currently no memory issues. She does have incontinence issues, but is able to change her depend while sitting on the toilet - however, probably doesn't change as often as she should. I am touring a ALF tomorrow and next week will meet with the administrator at the nursing home. I guess it isn't that unusual to move loved ones from one facility to another.
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Thank you. I am touring an ALF tomorrow and have an appointment with the Nursing Home Facility on Tuesday, next week.
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Susan Hello!!!!

I've been trying to find any information about Long Term Care Facilities for my husband- and presto, here's your posting.

Can you provide me with any information about how you found the Long Term Care Facility??? This would be major appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
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Hi OP! It might be best to check out some retirement communities that offer different levels of care for their residents so they can help identify the best fit for your mom based on her needs and preferences. Seasons Retirement (https://seasonsretirement.com/designated-supportive-living-dsl3-ab/) would be a good example, they offer several lifestyle options from independent living, assisted living, to continuing care, memory care, and more. This allows them to accommodate a wider range of residents with different needs in terms of care.
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susanmac02, usually a long term care facility, and Assisted Living facility will evaluate the patient to see if that person qualifies to be in their facility. Apparently the long term care facility thought your Mom was in the right place.


Is your Mom paying out-of-pocket for long term care? Or is she on Medicaid (which is different from Medicare). If on Medicaid, please note that Assisted Living facilities are usually out-of-pocket for a certain time frame, then the facility may or may not accept Medicaid (it depends on the facility).


My Dad was in a senior facility that had all 3 tiers (Independent Living, AL, and Memory Care). The facility had an arrangement with a physical therapy group that would visit the place. Dad always enjoyed his PT, but I am not sure he helped him physically as he was 96 yrs, but I am sure the break in his week for PT was welcomed.
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Usually ALF is not covered by insurance for long term. Most offer meals, housekeeping, activities. SNF offer nursing services and restorative care - PT, OT, wound care, IV therapy... - and is covered by most insurance (depends on the medical issues and insurance company). Placement in ALF does not require a doctor's prescription. Placement into SNF usually requires a doctor's evaluation and prescription to be covered by insurance. SO, get loved one evaluated by primary care doctor - not associated with the facility - for recommendation.
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