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Services
& Fees:
How are fees determined?
Fees are based on two criteria. 1) Selection of
private or semi-private room and 2) The level
of individual care required.
What options are available for payment of fees? - No Fault Auto Insurance (requires a settled claim with your automobile insurance carrier)
- Long Term Care Insurance
- Attendant Benefits from Veterans Healthcare Administration
- Private Funds
Does the provider require
a medical assessment?
A medical analysis from a physician is required
prior to admission.
What will my health
care insurance cover while staying in this home?
Your health care insurance will continue to provide
the same benefits related to hospital and doctor
visits, medications, referral services and doctor
prescribed medications and health aids.
Do the monthly fees
include medical equipment?
No, in most cases your health insurance will cover
these costs.
Do the monthly fees
include personal hygiene products?
Yes, with the exception of incontinence supplies.
Environment & Home Safety:
What safety measures
are in place? Fire extinguishers are wall mounted
throughout the home. Smoke detectors that are
hard wired and battery powered, along with carbon
monoxide detectors, are also installed throughout
the home.
Is there an internal
emergency call system?
Intercoms with call buttons are installed at each
bedside.
Where is the closest
emergency responder and medical facility?
The West Bloomfield Fire Department with EMS Service
is 1.5 miles from the home. Henry Ford Medical
Center with 24/7 Emergency Care is 4.5 miles from
the home.
Does the home have handicap
access and accommodations?
The home is wheelchair accessible with wheelchair
ramps at the front and back entrances. Bathrooms are equipped with roll in showers and ADA approved commodes and grab bars.
Staffing & Training:
What are staff qualifications?
All staff members are fully trained to meet the requirements of a
state licensed AFC home and have a minimum of 3 years experience
working with seniors.
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Who
supervises direct care staff?
The home provider works
with and supervises the direct
care staff.
To what degree are doctors
and/or nurses involved in direct care?
A doctor and registered nurse are on call for
in home visits on a regular basis.
Does the home provider
perform criminal background checks on all staff?
ABSOLUTELY!
Resident’s Rights, Protection
and Comfort:
Is there a list of Resident’s
Rights?
Each resident will receive a list of Resident’s
Rights.
Is there a complaint
or grievance procedure?
The home provider personally addresses any and
all issues with the resident and/or the resident’s
family and staff.
Does the home provide
specific information on independent advocacy organizations
and allow its residents to have access to such
services?
Residents are allowed access to and private meetings
with advocacy organizations.
Are special meals available
for dietary restrictions?
Yes.
Can I keep my current
Doctor?
Yes.
Does the level of personal
care increase as the residents need for assistance
increases?
Yes. Ongoing communication between the home provider and family will address any changes that are needed.
Are there planned activities?
Yes, we offer games, crafts, exercise, read-a-loud, sing-a-long and monthly field trips.
Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed to live in the home but they
are allowed to visit with pre-arrangements.
Is transportation provided?
Community transportation services are available.
The home provider can also provide limited transportation
services with pre-arrangement.
How much storage space
is available?
Each resident will have a night stand, chest of
drawers and closet space to hold seasonal clothing.
Separate closet space is also available for seasonal
outer wear.
What type of bedrooms
are available and are they furnished?
The home provides either private or semi-private
(double occupancy) bedrooms. The semi-private
rooms are equipped with partition walls for privacy.
Bedrooms are furnished with single beds, chest
of drawers and nightstands. |
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