Independent Living (also called room and board). Apartment style living that provides housekeeping, meals, and social activities. No hands-on care is provided unless privately hired. Romm and services(approx: $1500-$2500).
Assisted Living...........(Elder Homes)
Assisted Living (also called residential care and board and care): Licensed by the Department of Social Services as non-medical, 24 hour, supervised, custodial-care facilities. Generally accepts residents who need some degree of hands-on care short of “total care.” Facilities may be large, hotel-like, or small home-like residences (such as Elder Homes). Accepts private pay and some long term care insurance policies (approx: $2000-$3800/mo).
...........Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing (also called nursing homes): licensed by Department of Health Services as 24 hour nursing staffed facilities with physician oversight. Able to care for bedridden elders who require “total care”, including large wounds and tube feedings. Accepts MediCare and MediCal if patient meets criteria for “daily skilled services,” otherwise private pay (approx: $4000-$6000/mo).
