If you are looking at nursing home facility options, then your loved one has reached a point that they need constant skilled care. It might be that they have extended past the level of care their current assisted living facility is no longer able to provide or had a sudden health issue that put them into this stage.
A lot of the nursing home options you see within Salt Lake City and Utah county will often have a memory care program within it. If your loved one might require that specialized care, it is important to select the right nursing home facility now to avoid having an unnecessary additional move.
It should also be noted that several nursing home options will also have an in-house rehab program for those that might have recently had an injury or hospital stay. The benefits of having that already in the nursing home facility will be one more way to prevent an additional “move” for your loved one if they ever need rehab.
The staff of a nursing home (others might refer to it as a rest home) is the wide variety of specialties they likely have. You might see registered nurses, physical therapists, and staff with different certifications of care. There might also be a physician on-staff that operates as a Medical Director. You can often meet with them to develop a dedicated care plan for your loved one to insure proper medical care is given.
Utilizing Nursing Home Long-term Care
The biggest difference between nursing homes versus assisted living is what they focus on in their daily care of your loved one. An assisted living staff is there to help your loved one with daily living whereas a nursing home is providing care to those with complex medical needs.
Long-term care residents are often unable to handle most (if not all) of their daily care needs whereas assisted living residents can handle most of their daily care needs. If your loved one has “outgrown” their current assisted living facility, it might be time to look at a nursing home.
Do You Need Guidance in Finding the Right Nursing Home for Your Loved One?
Whether it is trying to determine if a loved one needs to make a transition from assisted living or a sudden medical issue that has got you to this decision point, let us help.
We are a free service to you and your family, so it makes sense to at least try our advisory placement services. We will make the process easier for your family and help you navigate these difficult times. Please call us at 801-979-8042 or complete our Contact Form and we can walk you through the benefits the various nursing homes available in Utah.
