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As long as there is "access" to a nurse and there's sufficient ancillary staff (nurses aids, caregivers, attendants) who could summon medical help or give medical help if needed, it should be Okay.
I believe the facility my mom is in , the nurse is not there during the night-sleeping hours but the c/g's and an administrator always are.
Zupa, my experience with Assisted living mirrors yours. the only time I see 24 hours nurses is when there is also a skilled nursing facility in the same building. My experiences (with 3 facilities - 3 different patients) is mixed. One had 'hourly ' checks on the residents. Another had NO checks - but the patient wasn't in the memory care section. To be honest --- my experience was the aides did a LOT of sleeping on the night shift! Many of them work 2 full time jobs and they are exhausted. The one that wasn't in memory care , did need help a few times. She called and called and no one came --- except the resident in the next room. She then called out in the hall for help, no answer. She then called the main number--- no answer. Ultimately, she called 911. the EMTs came, rang the bell, knocked on the doors and called the main number -- it took 10 minutes to arouse the sleeping aides. There are only 2 on at night for about 60 residents in my area. If you can get them, they call the on call nurse if there is something they can't solve. Frankly, it isn't ideal, but that is one of the big differences between assisted living and skilled nursing. Fortunately, my 3 care receivers didn't have any major medical health situations. AND, in all honesty, it seemed better than what a live in could do as that caregiver also needed sleep time.
The MC facility that Dad was in had a nurse on-site 24-hours. I popped in as late as 11:00 pm, and she was there. Never did try to check after that, but I trusted them, and also spoke to nurses early in the morning that had pulled overnight shifts. Oh, and my understanding (and belief) was that they did bed checks every 2 hours, and more for patients experiencing some trouble. I know they checked on Dad more frequently at times.
What is in your mothers contract with her facility? What frequency of attention is your mother paying for? Is this mentioned in her contract? I’m just assuming from the different answers you’ve received that it could be some facilities charge more than others and possibly claim they provide more service. Is there a state requirement? In other words are they obligated to check on patients on a regular basis or they lose their license? It seems like there would be some standard of care you could depend upon.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
I believe the facility my mom is in , the nurse is not there during the night-sleeping hours but the c/g's and an administrator always are.
Frankly, it isn't ideal, but that is one of the big differences between assisted living and skilled nursing. Fortunately, my 3 care receivers didn't have any major medical health situations. AND, in all honesty, it seemed better than what a live in could do as that caregiver also needed sleep time.
I’m just assuming from the different answers you’ve received that it could be some facilities charge more than others and possibly claim they provide more service.
Is there a state requirement? In other words are they obligated to check on patients on a regular basis or they lose their license? It seems like there would be some standard of care you could depend upon.