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- Level of Care
- Services and Accommodations
- Staffing
- License
- Family Resources
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Level of Care
Assisted Living is intended for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living which might include meals, assistance with bathing and dressing, and medication supervision.
Assisted living residences offer a multi-faceted residential setting that provides personal care services, 24-hour supervision and assistance, activities and health-related services, designed to:
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Minimize the need to relocate; |
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Accommodate individual residents' changing needs and preferences; |
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Maximize residents' dignity, autonomy, privacy, independence, choice and safety; and |
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Encourage family and community involvement. |
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Services and Accommodations
Accommodations
are usually private or semiprivate rooms with a private or shared bath. The services and activities provided or arranged for in assisted living residences generally include:
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24-hour supervision; |
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Three meals a day in a group dining room; and |
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A range of services that promote the quality of life and independence of the individual; such as
- Personal care services (help with bathing, dressing, toileting, etc.)
- Medication management, or assistance with self-administration of medicine;
- Social services;
- Supervision and assistance for persons with Alzheimer's or other dementias and disabilities;
- Recreational and spiritual activities;
- Exercise and wellness programs;
- Laundry and linen service;
- Housekeeping and maintenance; and,
- Arrangements for transportation. |
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Staffing
Required staffing includes a competent adult. Some facilities staff with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and/or a professional nurse.
License
The state of New Hampshire's Bureau of Health Facilities Administration licenses this service level and facility type under Residential Care Rules and Regulations. These facilities are issued a license and are inspected once a year.
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Family Resources
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More
Information
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on the links below for additional information on assisted living.
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