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Definition of Assisted Living
A philosophy of service ... Assisted living is a philosophy of service that focuses on maximizing each resident's independence and dignity. This emphasizes flexibility, individualized supportive services and health care. Involvement of the community, as well as the residents' family,... (more)
Definition of Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Number... Approximately 1000 "long term care facilities" classify themselves variously as life care communities or continuing care retirement communities. Campuses... These facilities amount to campuses which provide the continuum of care services: independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing... (more)
Definition of the Skilled Nursing Facility
Static number... Since 1990 the number of assisted living facilities has risen dramatically, while the total of 16,400 Medicare / Medicaid certified nursing homes, has remained relatively unchanged. Certification... as a nursing home, certified as a nursing facility under... (more)
Definition of the Types of Residential Care
Certain industry segments offer a wide range of long term care services. The basic industry segments, moving from least to most intense care giving, are: independent living congregate care facilities (CCFs) assisted living facilities (ALFs) nursing facilities. Independent Living: Absence... (more)
History of the Long Term Care Industry
Early Long Term Care From the 12th through the 15th centuries nearly 700 shelters for the aged, were built in England. These institutions housed populations similar to those deemed long-term residents in today's facilities: the aged, those without means of... (more)
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Trends In the Field
Several trends are dramatically impacting long term care administrators. Skilled Nursing Trend: PPSThe prospective payment system, instituted by Medicare in the late 1990's, reimbursed nursing facilities at lower rates than previously. This contributed in large measure to several of the... (more)