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nursing home is generally a stand alone facility where specialist medical
care is administered along with general custodial care. Some nursing
homes may be an annex of a hospital or an assisted living community.
A nursing home in the US has to have qualified licensed nurses on staff,
in addition to care providers. By federal law, a licensed nurse must
be on duty 24 hours a day.
Different
establishments can offer different regimes, accommodations, medical services
and activities. Therefore, it is very important to fully research
any nursing home you are considering, and weigh up what specific services
and enhancements it can offer to its residents.
The
average cost for nursing home care ranges from around $4000 to $8000 per
month. As it can be a stressful time moving an elderly relative into
a care facility, it is highly recommended that you consider what long-term
care is required. Too often family can opt for a less comprehensive
care service facility, which cannot offer the full range of medical care,
and then have to move their elderly relative yet again where their care
needs change. |
