Assisted living is a great choice for loved ones who have trouble with everyday tasks, but knowing which facilities are the most appropriate for your needs can be hard. Here’s what you need to consider when choosing senior assisted living in Covington, LA, to ensure you get the best care possible.
Medical Services
Medical services are essential for all residents and should prioritize when choosing an assisted living community. Medical services can include:
- Doctors and nurses who can provide medication management and basic medical care.
- Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and nutrition counseling to address specific needs of your loved one’s health and well-being.
It’s also important to consider whether or not the medical services are provided onsite by a trusted third-party organization or if they are provided directly by the assisted living community team itself.
Transportation
The type of transportation you will use at assisted living depends on your needs and the policies of the community. Some places offer scheduled rides to nearby destinations, such as grocery stores or pharmacies; others provide daily transportation services to a local church or shopping mall.
You should also ask if there are any limitations on what can be transported since some places may not allow residents to leave with pets or large items like furniture and appliances. And while it’s important to consider your own needs, it’s also important that other residents can participate in these transportation services as well—in some cases, even if an activity takes place outside the facility’s normal hours (like attending religious services).
Housekeeping
Housekeeping is one of the most important services when choosing a senior assisted living community. Services may vary from facility to facility, so it’s important to ask how housekeeping will be handled in your location. Some communities offer daily housekeeping, some offer weekly or monthly cleaning services, and others don’t offer any at all. It’s also important to consider your own needs regarding housekeeping services; if you’re not interested in doing much cleaning yourself but want someone else who will do it for you regularly, then this might be something that could work well for you.
Activities
Activities can be anything from physical exercise to games and social interaction—the more options in this area, the better.
Activities can be structured — like scheduled weekly classes and organized events — or unstructured, meaning they happen independently as residents go about their day or week. You should look for a community that offers both activities so that your loved one is never bored or stuck at home with nothing to do if they don’t want to participate in something scheduled by staff or other residents.
Meal Prep And Eating Options
One of the best parts of living in an assisted living community is that you don’t have to worry about cooking or cleaning. However, even if you’re not doing the dishes yourself, it’s still important that meal prep and eating options are convenient and easy to use.
You should be able to choose from various hot and cold options, and they should be served in a group setting or individually. The resident can also choose when meals are served; some people prefer breakfast as soon as they wake up, while others prefer lunch later in the day. Either staff members or residents can also do the preparation; some prefer having their meals prepared by another person, while others enjoy having more control over what they eat and when they eat it.
