Video 12: What are “levels of care” and what does that mean to me?

Levels of care help facilities to simplify their pricing structures; once a resident requires a higher level of care, then the costs rise. AutumnGrove Cottage does not charge for levels of care, you know the pricing up front, and can avoid feeling “nickeled-and-dimed” every time a change occurs in care needs.

 

Click on any of the questions below to read the answers and watch the videos.

Paying for Assisted Living Care

Video 1: Does Medicare, Medicaid or Health Insurance pay for my loved one’s stay at AutumnGrove Cottage?

Video 2: Does Long-Term Care Insurance pay for my loved one’s stay at AutumnGrove Cottage?

Video 3: How much does an assisted living, like AutumnGrove Cottage, cost?

Deciding on Types of Care Services

Video 4: How do I know if my loved one is ready for an assisted living that specializes in Alzheimer’s/dementia care?

Video 5: What activities are available and who develops them?

Video 6: What is the difference between a locked unit at other residential care facilities and AutumnGrove Cottage?

Video 7: What is the difference between in-home care and senior housing options like an assisted living?

Video 8: What is the difference between an assisted living and adult day care?

Video 9: What are some of the reasons that we would not be able to keep a resident? Can you handle people with aggression/behaviors?

Video 10: What is the staffing ratio at AutumnGrove Cottage?

Differences in Assisted Living Services

Video 11: What is the difference between staff at a nursing home and the AutumnGrove Cottage staff?

Video 12: What are “levels of care” and what does that mean to me?

Video 13: If my loved one needs medication, who is responsible for dispensing the medications and do we bring the medication to you?

Video 14: Do all assisted livings specialize in Alzheimer’s Care?

Video 15: Does AutumnGrove Cottage have restrooms in the resident’s room?

Video 16: Does AutumnGrove Cottage do background checks on their caregivers?

Video 17: Is drug screening a requirement for all caregivers as well?

Video 18: What about licensing? Do all assisted livings need to be licensed?

Video 19: What happens if a caregiver does not show up for their shift?

Video 20: What happens to our loved one in case of a fire or natural disaster?