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Senior Housing: What are
the options in St. Louis, Missouri
 Senior
housing options in St. Louis, Missouri, follow pretty much the same
definitions as senior housing available in other
states throughout the United States. The physical and emotional needs
of the individual establish the level of care required to help your
loved one to maintain as high a level of independent functioning as
possible. The most popular senior housing options usually
include independent living facilities, assisted-living and residential
care facilities, senior apartments and skilled nursing facilities.
Below is a brief description of the senior options available
in the St. Louis, Missouri area, as well as links to those types of
senior housing facilities:
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Senior Housing Apartment
Buildings:
Senior housing apartments usually rent only to those
over a certain age. In many cases, the units have been equipped
with amenities and provide some services to specifically benefit the
elderly.
Senior Housing in Assisted Living
Facilities:
Assisted living is more of a marketing term that
actually refers to many different senior housing options.
However, it more frequently refers to a level of housing
available for individuals who need to receive a minimum amount of
services provided by the facility. Assisted living facilities
are becoming increasingly popular senior housing options, as they
allow individuals the opportunity to remain at a relatively high level
of independent functioning and receive some medication and meal
services if needed.
Senior Housing- Residential Care
Facility I (RCF I):
Residential care facilities provide 24-hour care,
shelter and protective oversight which may include the storage and
distribution of medications during a short-term illness or
recuperation.
Senior Housing- Residential Care
Facility II (RC F-II):
This senior housing option is available when an
individual needs additional services, such as supervision of diets,
assistance with personal care, housekeeping, social and recreational
programs and care during a short-term illness or recuperation, and
supervision of health care under the direction of a licensed
physician. This type of senior facility is designed for
the semi-independent resident able to walk alone or with the help of a
cane, walker or crutch.
Senior Housing-Intermediate Care
Facility (ICF):
An ICF provides board, personal care and basic
health and nursing care services under the daily supervision of a
licensed nurse and under the direction of a licensed physician.
Residents usually need help with activities of daily living (ADL's),
such as bathing, dressing, feeding, getting in and out of bed,
walking, administering medications and injections or require dressing
changes or catheter care. Skilled nursing care might be required
intermittently, rather than daily. Medicare does not pay for
intermediate care.
Senior Housing-Skilled Nursing
Facility (SNF):
This senior housing option is available to
individuals needing 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation that meets
federal regulations for Medicare and/or Medicaid. Skilled
nursing care and treatment is performed or supervised by a nurse under
the direction of licensed physician/medical director. Residents
require 24-hour care/observation and nursing functions that require
specialized judgment and skill. All licensing/certification
reports are available for public inspection. Reports list any
deficiencies or corrections needed. Medicare will pay for
services only while needed to restore the patient to previous or
approved level of functioning. SNF and ICF are usually the two levels
of care or senior housing options that most people refer to as nursing
homes.
Some information provided by
Older Adults... The Resource Guide by the Breakthrough Coalition
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St. Louis, Missouri
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