Senior Resources Housing 2017-18 Directory

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CBRF's also differ in terms of pricing structures. It is critical to fully understand whether the program being explored has an all-inclusive fee, (room, board and all personal care included in the cost) an ala-cart program, (a fee for rent and all services are added to the monthly billing) or a modified fee program, (rent and some services included in the monthly fee and some per- sonal care services added on). There may also be upfront costs in the form of an entrance fee, endowment fee, application fee or security deposit. Financial assistance for CBRF living may be available through the Family Care Program. These funds are administered by each county’s Aging Resource Center. In order to become eligible for funding, you must apply with the Aging Resource Center in the county in which the facility you desire to live in is located, not necessarily the county in which you live. Although a facil- ity may accept funds, they do not have any control over avail-

ommunity Based Residential Facilities (CBRF's) are state licensed supportive liv- ing facilities where five or more unrelated adults reside. Care, treatment or services provided in CBRF's are above the level of room and board but do not include more than three hours of skilled nursing care per week. CBRF's provide assistance with activities of daily living to help residents maintain as inde- pendent a lifestyle as possible. Typical services offered include meals, housekeeping, laundry, linen exchange, medication monitoring and assistance with dressing and bathing. CBRF's also offer residents the opportu- nity to socialize. Each facility will offer some level of orga- nized activity based on resident interests. For the socially isolat- ed senior, the move to a CBRF can be a wonderful experience. CBRF's provide an innova- tive approach to residential liv- ing for older adults. Supportive living programs come in all shapes and sizes. The environ- ment may be a house that has been renovated to provide per- sonal care for a small number of people or a newly constructed building with private apart-

ments for a large number of residents. Some facilities fur- nish all but the residents clothing whereas others have the resident fully furnish the apartment and even offer the opportunity for customized decorating. CBRF's are identified by licensure level or class. These licensure levels are listed at the right of this page. The licensure level determines the type of residents that may reside in the facility. Critical to those exploring CBRF options is the ability of the program to handle residents with a diagnosis of dementia- /Alzheimer's disease, specific ambulation difficulties and the need for stand-by assis- tance. Certain facilities are designated as dementia- /Alzheimer's specialty facili- ties. Some may also provide respite care when short term stays are needed. Facilities providing these services are identified within the detail listings in the CBRF section.

ability or access of same. Licensure Level or Class:

Class AA: A Class A Ambulatory CBRF may serve only residents who are ambulatory and are mentally and physically capable

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