When is it time to consider assisted living?

• Depending upon the source consulted, one can find many “indicators” to help gauge when living alone is unsafe. Most of these indicators focus around two types of disability --physical and mental-- that may necessitate the advanced level of care that an assisted living facility can provide. Physical disabilities that prevent elders from being able to bathe or dress themselves, perform household chores, or even safely move from one place to another within their home could indicate a need for additional care. Even in the absence of physical limitations, mental disabilities such as dementia or short-term memory problems that prevent elders from being able to take medications or prepare meals safely may also indicate that additional care is needed.

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Is assisted living covered by insurance?

• Assisted living is not covered by Medicare or by health insurance. However, it is covered by most long-term care insurance policies. There are some assisted living facilities that are certified to accept Medicaid, but Laguna Niguel Care Home is not currently covered by Medicaid.

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What kind of care do you provide?

• We provide 24 hour care to individuals with severe memory conditions, physical disabilities and the medically frail elderly. We do not provide skilled nursing like that of a nursing home. We follow each person doctors orders for medications and general care. We fill in the gaps for those activities of daily living that folks can no longer perform for themselves such as bathing, toileting assistance, medication management, meals, and housekeeping. If an individual cannot travel yet needs therapeutic care like physical or occupational therapy or nursing care, then we can enlist the help of the visiting home health agencies by getting a referral from your physician.

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Will my mom/dad have to move should they need hospice?

• Absolutely not. We are trained and experienced in providing hospice care and will work as team members with the visiting hospice agency of your choice.

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Do you have private rooms?

• yes, we have six private rooms available.

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What kind of meals do you serve?

• We serve general American cuisine such as meatloaf and mashed potatoes, wild salmon, chicken and dumplings, lasagna, biscuits and gravy, pancakes and eggs, etc, interspersed with ethnic options such as Italian, Mexican, and Asian fare.

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Do you provide specialized diets?

Yes, we can provide some special diets such as diabetic, low salt, mechanically soft, vegetarian, etc.

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Can my mom/dad bring their own furnishings?

Yes, absolutely. We encourage folks to bring their own furniture, personal items, photographs, etc. We want everyone to feel at home.

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Can my mom/dad keep their doctor?

Yes. We don't have a house doctor so everyone can and should keep their existing doctor. If you are looking for a doctor, we can help with recommendations.

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Will you manage medications?

Yes. We manage medications for those who need it.

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What are your rates?

Our rates for care depend on the level of care required. We will provide a general range but we must first see a professional assessment before determining the exact rate. We have five levels of care in our home. Level one being independent living and level five being hospice. The three levels in between are the most common in our home and they are attended independence, helpful assistance, extensive care. Our rates range from approximately $3600 to $5000 per month which is a flat rate. There are no add-ons.

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How do we start the admissions process?

We encourage you to tour our home and meet our staff so that you can determine if this is a good fit for you and your family. If you decide this is the place for you, then there must be a comprehensive assessment completed prior to admission. We can make recommendations for your physician. This assessment will give us a more focused picture of your loved ones care needs and allows us to be sure we can meet those care needs before move in. Once this is established, we will discuss a rate and have you sign some required admission forms, one being a medical release so that we can work with your physician to provide us a current and signed medication order and medical history.

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