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Keep in mind that a Skilled Nursing Facility
can run as high as $6,000 per month. While the
cost of residential care may appear high, if you
compare it with skilled care it is much more affordable.
Residential care settings
are non-medical and provide:
- Three meals a day
- Weekly housekeeping
- Personal laundry and linen services
- Daily social and recreational programs
- 24 hour staffing to meet emergency needs
- Basic utilities may include electric, water,
trash and cable television
- Scheduled transportation to medical appointments,
shopping or social outings*
- Personal care*(such as bathing and dressing
assistance)
- Medication management*
* Some facilities charge extra for these benefits
Care Quest works only with facilities that are licensed
by the State of California. The Ombudsman Services
of Contra Costa County keeps records of licensing
citations and deficiencies issued by the licensing
agencies for all assisted care facilities. They
are located in Concord and can be reached at 925-685-2070.
Naturally, Care Quest keeps current with these findings
and uses the information when making referrals.
It is Care Quest's business to help you find the
appropriate level and place for your loved one in
need, or to help you plan for your own future.
Residential Care Facilities
are all private pay. They do not accept Medicare,
Medi-Cal or other insurance policies unless the
insurance is a private long-term care policy.
Contact your provider to ascertain your individual
benefit. Some facilities have several "low income"
rooms. However they can be hard to come by and
not as "low income" as you might think.
If someone cannot afford assisted care, they
should contact an Elder Attorney to find out about
other options. Individuals on Medi-Cal may qualify
to reside in a Medi-Cal certified Skilled Nursing
Facility.
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