Residential Homecare Services is a free referral service to families searching for quality companion care or assisted care/retirement accommodations for the elderly. Having served the central San Joaquin Valley for over twenty years (1987), this agency includes a registry of close to three hundred licensed elder care homes. Residential Homecare Services currently serves communities in seven counties within the Central Valley region, between Modesto and Bakersfield. Active communication is maintained with listed communities.
Professional background...
Mrs. Nancy Altschuler, owner and operator is a licensed Recreational Therapist, certified with twenty-five years of experience in a variety of geriatric settings. She maintains active relationships and communication with all the facilities she refers to. In-services and seminars on assisted living to families, and/or workers in the geriatric community are provided on request. Nancy is a member of Community Residential Care Association of California, Children of Aging Parents (CAPS), The Aging Network, and other local supportive orgainzations.
Description of elder care communities
Residential homes for the elderly is one of the general terms used for licensed homes which provide light to moderate supervision and care for seniors over the age of 60. While many facilities are residential and informal in nature, there are some apartment style arrangements available. Services such as meals, snacks, housekeeping, dispensing of medications, and 24 hour assistance with daily living skills are standard amenities in every home. The care is typically very personal, caring and family oriented.
Although most licensed facilities in this region have room for six residents, larger facilities are also available for those desiring a more social atmosphere. Homes are especially designed for Alzheimer's, wheelchairs, men or women only, 24 hour awake assistance, psychiatric elderly, rehabilitative and respite care.
Cost for assisted care will vary considerably, starting at the SSI rate for a shared room with light ambulatory supervision. Increases are made depending upon provided services, the needs of the patient and selected homes (semi private, private, apt. style). All facilities are licensed and surveyed by the State Department of Social Services.
Services to the elderly (such as companion care services, retirement communities, and residential care/assisted living communities) are diverse in nature, and changing rapidly to accommodate the growing needs of our elderly population.
