Adult Foster Care: When individuals need some form of 24 hour care, this may be a positive alternative. Private homes are licensed to care for five residents. Services include room, board, and 24 hour care. The actual level of care available is determined by the specific home license. In evaluating this as a care alternative, it is important to determine if the foster care truly can meet the specific needs of the resident, 24 hours a day.

Assisted Living and Residential Care: While these two alternatives have different environmental approaches, they fall under similar staffing requirements. Assisted Living Facilities have private rooms, which include a restroom and kitchenette. Residential care may have shared rooms with available restrooms. Both of these options provide room, board, 24 hour care givers and have a registered nurse on call. These alternatives provide independence, with valuable supportive services. Cornerstone Care Option provides Residential Care.

Nursing Facility Care: Usually, both skilled and intermediate care are available at a true nursing care facility. Intermediate care includes room, board, 24 hour nursing, incontinent care, and other professional services. Skilled care includes additional needs, such as therapy and complex medical treatment. With certified nursing assistants, licensed nurses, and accessible physicians, prompt assessments and treatment should always be an expectation. Additional features may also be available, such as wandering security or advanced treatment training. Cornerstone Care Option provides Intermediate Care.

If you need additional help determining what level of care is right for you, contact us at (503) 761-6621.