Choosing a Nursing Home
May 12, 2010 by admin
Filed under Nursing Homes
Our friend just went throught the ordeal of moving her grandmother to a nursing home. Grandma’s Alzheimers was getting worse. Getting her to eat was a battle at every meal, medication time was a fight. She needed more care than they could give at home. After years of in home care, it was time to turn to a nursing home for help.
Placing Mom or Dad in a nursing home can be such an emotionally charged experience. But for many people who need more intensive medical care, making the move to a nursing home is absolutely necessary. The process of selecting which home will be best suited to your loved one, can be complicated and overwhelming. But this process can be simplified by some quick prioritizing and simple checklists before you begin your research. Consider what are the most important things to you when choosing where to place your loved one?
Location
Keeping Mom or Dad in close proximity to family and friends is perhaps the most important consideration since frequent visits with familiar faces often make the biggest impact on a resident’s quality of life and positive mental health. Keeping close ties with family is more important than the asthetics of the grounds and buildings.
Nursing Home Quality Assurance Report
That said, doing a little online research before heading out to personally check each site can save you a lot of leg work. Top priority here would be to check the safety and quality assurance reports of each nursing home you are considering. Many items on your checklist will be addressed in those reports.
Quality assurance reports are usually done by a neutral, third party company, and are random checks on everything from occurrence of bedsores and neglect to having adequate, qualified staff. These safety reports can be obtained directly from the nursing home or may be found here. These reports identify Oregon Nursing Homes which have safety violations. These reports may give you an idea of which nursing homes you need to avoid.
Cost of Nursing Care
No one wants finances to be a deciding factor, but because of the high cost of nursing home care, unfortunately costs must be taken into consideration. Some nursing homes will accept Medicare. For a list of Oregon Nursing Homes covered by Medicare, click here. Other nursing homes are willing to work out a payment plan or have some kind of financial assistance. Check with the individual homes for more information on this.
Finally, with checklist and questions in hand, visit each nursing home to get a first hand look. Is this a place going to work for Mom or Dad? Request an appointment to go over any questions you might have. Making repeated visits on different days and at different times is recommended to get a more complete picture of what the nursing home is really like.
While not a particularly enjoyable decision to make, choosing a nursing home doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With a little preparation, you can make the decision with more confidence and find the place that suits you and your loved one the best.
The Best Nursing Homes in Portland
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Oregon Directories, Portland
The following Portland Nursing Homes were recognized for excellence by the reputable evaluation sources available. They received 5-STAR marks from both US News and World Report and from Medicare’s website. The facilities were evaluated on the basis of Quality of Staff as well as performance on quality and safety inspections.
For a complete list of nursing homes in Portland, click here. For a wider glimpse of elder care services in Portland including Assisted Living and Retirement Communities, click here.
Rose City Nursing Home ★★★★★
A 30 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
34 NE 20th Avenue
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 231-0276
Cornerstone Care Option ★★★★★
A 40 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
12640 Se Bush
Portland, OR 97236
Telephone: (503) 761-6621
Providence Child Center ★★★★★
A 58 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
830 Ne 47Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97213
Telephone: (503) 215-2421
Lawrence Convalescent Ctr ★★★★★
A 41 bed facility that accepts Medicaid.
812 Se 48Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97215
Telephone: (503) 236-2624
Marquis Care At Autumn Hills ★★★★★
A 39 Bed facility accepting Medicaid.
6630 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale
Portland, OR 97225
Telephone: (503) 292-7874
Town Center Village ★★★★★
A 51 Bed facility accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
8607 Se Causey Avenue
Portland, OR 97266
Telephone: (503) 654-4500
Fernhill Estates ★★★★★
A 63 Bed Facility accepting both Medicare and Medicaid.
5737 Ne 37Th Avenue
Portland, OR 97211
Telephone: (503) 288-5967
Willamette View Health Center ★★★★★
A 6 Bed Non-profit facility that accepts Medicare
13145 Se River Road
Milwaukie, OR 97222
Telephone: (503) 353-7000
Click on a marker or enter the facility name in the search bar to find a location.
Understanding Different Types of Elder Care
October 21, 2009 by admin
Filed under Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Homes, Respite Care, independent living
If you’re looking into Elder Care options for you or a loved one, chances are, you’ve already been confused by the terminology. You understand what a nursing home is, but there are so many other types of care and terms to describe them, it can be very confusing. There’s Assisted Living and Independent Living; Home Care and Care Homes, Respite Care and Adult Day Care, Continuing care and Memory Care. The list goes on and on.
In order to know what type of care you’re looking for, you need to understand your terms. Here are some helpful definitions to some of the most common terms out there to get you one step further down the road.
Assisted Living
Think of it as a half-way option for who adults who desire independence but need some assistance. When health and aging make it too hard for a senior to live alone, many people turn to Assisted Living Facilities, which allow a healthy degree of independence for their residents, while still maintaining a helpful, supportive community around them.Adult Day Care
A community respite care service offered at staffed facilities to care for seniors who are in need of care during daytime hours. Oftentimes, these Adult Day Care facilities focus primarily on patients with Alzheimer’s or other types of Dementia.ADL’s
“Activities for Daily Living.” These are daily activities that most adults do without thinking, but can be increasingly difficult for elders as their health begins to deteriorate. These include getting dressed, eating, taking showers, etc. Home Care Services and Assisted Living facilities will often use the term “ADL’s” when describing the types of activities their staff will help with.Respite Care
A service that is offered to full-time caregivers who need a little time off, whether that means regularly or occasionally. Respite Care workers can be in-home nurses or workers at a facility such as an Adult Day Care or Assisted Living community.Home Care
Care that is provided in the senior’s own living environment. Home Care providers can offer a wide array of services depending on the patient’s needs, from skilled registered nurses who can deal with most any medical situation to Home Care companions, who can simply offer a helping hand and a watchful eye.Care Homes
Residences that offer different degrees medical care and and living assistance to the seniors who live there.Independent Living
(Also called “Retirement Communities”) A living setting designed for seniors who do not need medical care and want to maximize their independent lifestyle in an active senior community. Many Independent Living communities still offer basic benefits like hospitality and meal services, and are connected with more intensive levels of Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing homes should the need arise.Memory Care
Specialized care for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s or other types of Dementia. Short-term memory care often comes in the form of Respite Care, where an adult day care or a home companion can keep an eye out for seniors with memory impairment. Long-term memory care usually comes in an Assisted Living facility, where special care is taken to ensure the security, safety, and mental stimulation of the patients.Continuing Care
It has been called a “one-stop-shop” for Elder Care. Continuing Care facilities are wide in scope, offering many degrees of care. Many residents will join a continuing care community while they are still healthy, living in an Independent Living segment of the community. As their daily and medical needs increase, their level of care will increase also so that they are able to easily graduate to Assisted Living and Nursing Home care if the need arises.For Oregon Residents
To find which Elder Care facilities offer these various services in Eugene, click here.
Nursing Homes in Portland
October 16, 2009 by admin
Filed under Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes, Oregon Directories, Portland
There are many Skilled Nursing and other Elder Care facilities to choose from in Portland. Below is a list of all the Nursing Homes in Portland.
Click on the name of the Facility for more information.
| Name of Facility | Address | Phone # |
|---|---|---|
| Care Center East Health | 11325 NE Weidler St | (503) 261-9091 |
| Cornerstone Care Option | 12640 SE Bush St | (503) 761-6621 |
| Friendship Health Center | 3320 SE Holgate Blvd | 503) 231-1411 |
| Gateway Care and Retirement | 10141 E Burnside St | (503) 252-2461 |
| Gracelen Terrace Nf | 10948 SE Boise St | (503) 760-1727 |
| Healthcare at Foster Creek | 6003 SE 136th Ave | (503) 761-1155 |
| Holladay Park Plaza | 1300 NE 16th Ave | (503) 280-2216 |
| Laurelhurst House | 15 SE 55th Ave | (503) 234-5050 |
| Laurelhurst Village | 3060 SE Stark Street | (503) 535-4700 |
| Mirabella Portland | 3030 SW Moody Ave # 107 | (503) 245-4742 |
| Town Center Village | 8709 S.E. Causey Avenue | 503-653-1500 |
| West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center | 5701 SW Multnomah Blvd | (503) 244-1107 |
| Avamere Crestview of Portland | 6530 SW 30th Ave | (503) 244-7533 |
| Cascade Terrace | 5601 SE 122nd Ave | (503) 761-3181 |
| Evergreen Portland H & R Center | 12441 Se Stark Street | (503) 255-7040 |
| Fernhill Estates | 5737 NE 37th Ave | (503) 288-5967 |
| Glisan Care Center | 9750 NE Glisan St | (503) 256-3920 |
| Harbor Care Reedwood | 3540 Se Francis Street | (503) 232-5767 |
| Johnson Assisted Living | 10801 NE Weidler St | (503) 255-0685 |
| Lawrence Convalescent Center | 812 SE 48th Ave | (503) 236-2624 |
| Marquis Care at Autumn Hills | 6630 SW Beaverton Hillsdale | (503) 292-7874 |
| Marquis Care at Centennial | 725 SE 202nd Ave | (503) 665-3118 |
| Marquis Care at Mt Tabor | 6040 SE Belmont | (503) 231-7166 |
| Marquis Care at Piedmont | 6040 SE Belmont | (503) 231-7166 |
| Marquis Care at Powellhurst | 13033 SE Holgate Blvd | (503) 761-1533 |
| Marquis Care at Vermont Hills | 6010 SW Shattuck Rd | (503) 246-8811 |
| Menlo Park Health Care | 745 NE 122ND Ave | (503) 252-0241 |
| Park Forest Care Center | 8643 NE Beech St | (503) 256-2151 |
| Porthaven Healthcare Center | 5330 NE Prescott St | (503) 288-6585 |
| Providence Child Center | 830 NE 47th Ave | (503) 215-2400 |
| Robison Jewish Health Center | 6125 SW Boundary St | (503) 535-4300 |
| Rose City Nursing Home | 34 NE 20th Ave | (503) 231-0276 |
| Sylvia & John's Residential Care | 19909 SE Stark St | (503) 665-8195 |
