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Human Services , Seniors , Supportive Housing for Older Adults

Skilled nursing facilities: the skilled nursing facilities of the obligated group (including board & care and basic care units) provide health care and convalescent treatment primarily for in-patient elderly persons, including those admitted as an intermediate step after hospitalization and before returning to their homes, as well as those admitted for long-term residency. The skilled nursing facilities are licensed under the regulations of the state in which they operate, and are certified as nursing facilities under both the state medicaid and federal medicare programs. Certification requires that the facilities provide continuous registered nurse supervision and specific ratios of nursing personnel per resident. The skilled nursing facility residents receive 24-hour nursing care, all meals (and special diets as required) and such drugs and therapy as may be prescribed by the resident's physician. Three balanced meals are provided to each resident daily, in the resident's room or at a central dining location. Light snacks are provided during the day and at bedtime. Each skilled nursing facility is administered on location by a full-time administrator licensed by the state. A director of nursing services, who is a certified nurse, is responsible for supervising the registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and registered nursing assistants working at the skilled nursing facilities. Social service programs are provided by social workers under the supervision of a licensed staff member or guided by a consulting social worker and assisted by volunteer auxiliary groups. Each of the skilled nursing facilities has a consulting physician on call who is available to the residents at the facility. In addition, the skilled nursing facilities arrange with hospitals for transfer of residents between the facilities and hospitals when necessary. The skilled nursing facilities provide resident rooms designed principally for two beds, but also include some one-bed rooms. Each skilled nursing facility contains one or more dining rooms, one or more recreation areas, day rooms, therapy area, fully-equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. All skilled nursing facilities have approved fire detection and alarm systems. Each skilled nursing facility provides a beauty and barber shop on location. Assisted living facilities: the assisted living facilities are designed and operated to allow senior adults to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle in a secure and convenient community atmosphere. Full-time professional managers provide assistance to residents. A nurse call system monitored 24 hours daily puts the residents in contact with nursing service staff. Daily housekeeping, included in the cost of rent, helps the residents with cleaning chores and provides an opportunity for facility staff to monitor the well-being of the residents. Social and activity programs provide residents with the opportunity to fully enjoy the facilities and are designed to meet the social and emotional needs of the residents. Additional services provided include: physical therapy, transportation, laundry services and blood pressure checks. Meal service is included in the monthly fee for the assisted living facilities. Independent living communities: the independent living communities offer a continuum of services on a campus setting. These independent living facilities are designed and operated to allow senior adults to live and enjoy an independent lifestyle in a secure and convenient community atmosphere. Full-time professional managers provide assistance to residents. The obligated group's independent living communities provide or assist in arrangements for additional services such as visiting nurses, chore services, or other personal need services. All independent living settings have a planned activity program, a variety of meal plans available, weekly housekeeping and transportation services provided. Specialized programs for health and wellness are al