Assisted Living Advisors of Acadiana
Nursing Home
Nursing homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities. They offer a higher acuity of care for those needing more medical attention and rehabilitation services.
What is a Skilled Nursing Facility?
A nursing home is a specially designed facility providing residential care to people needing therapy, preventive care, and rehabilitation in a hospital-like environment. Here, healthcare professionals offer the elderly a wide range of services and assistance, such as medical care, emotional support, companionship, and more.
Nursing homes, sometimes called convalescent homes or skilled nursing facilities, have different levels of care for long-term and short-term residents.
Is a Nursing Home Right for Me?
Professional care in a comfortable home.
Skilled Nursing Facilities offer both short- and long-term care. Short-term care is designed for seniors who may be recovering from surgery, hospitalization and/or illness and need rehabilitation or more time before returning home. Long-term care benefits those who may have chronic conditions that require specialized or 24/7 support experienced professionals.
Services Provided in a Nursing Home
All senior living settings offer different levels of support. It's important to understand your loved one's needs so that they can be matched with the best senior living option for them. Click here to take our placement assessment to learn which senior living solution is the best fit for your loved one.
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Post-hospital and post-surgical care
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Long-term custodial care
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Assistance with activities of daily living
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Incontinence, catheter & colostomy care
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Medication Management & Administration
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Individualized care plans
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Medication administration and IV services
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Therapeutic and special diets
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Diabetic management
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Social Services
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Medical supplies and durable medical equipment during the stay
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Speech-language pathology services
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Physical therapy
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Occupational therapy
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Transportation
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Housekeeping
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Laundry
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Meals & Snacks
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Activities & Social Outings
How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost?
Due to the level of care provided in nursing homes, they are significantly more expensive than other senior care options. According to Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey, a semi-private room costs approximately $5,759 per month, and a private room costs approximately $6,060 per month.
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Most nursing homes take government funded insurances such as Medicare and Medicaid, as well as some private insurance plans.