Q: What is a group home?
A: A group home is a home in a
residential community. On the outside a
group home probably looks a lot like the
homes in your neighborhood. Inside a
group home however are: Licensed care
givers, residents, and the group home
itself is licensed.
Q: Are there other options besides a
group home?
A: Yes, other options include home
care, skilled nursing or assisted
living. Group homes are normally able to
provide higher care for less money.
Q: What can I expect to pay?
A: Prices range between types of care
and levels of care required. Group homes
normally range from $1800 - $3500 a
month; assisted living normally range
from $2500-3500 a month; skilled nursing
normally ranges from $3500-$5000 a
month. Of course levels of care and
needs of your loved one must be
considered when comparing types of care.
Q: My loved one is still minimally
independent, is he/she ready for a group
home?
A: Possibly. At Hoult Homes we
believe it is a smart choice to make
decisions before a crisis occurs. The
choice to move to a group home before
total dependence will preserve the
independence that is left and will
empower and protect the rights and
choices of your loved one.
Q: What qualifications do you and
your staff have?
A: Staff is licensed by the State
Board of Health and Nursing, which
includes caregiver certification, First
Aid and CPR Certification. Staff are
regularly educated on care techniques
and have at least one year’s previous
experience in care giving.
Q: Are you licensed? And what does
this licensing mean?
A: Yes. State Social Work and Nursing
Board have licensed the
caregivers/manger of the homes. The home
itself is guided and licensed by the
Department of Health Services. These
licenses are posted within the group
homes.
Q: May I meet you, your staff and
view homes?
A: Yes. Please feel free to contact
us and we will be happy to answer your
concerns and questions.
Q: What is a plan of care?
A: A plan of care is a plan of care
that all residents are given at the time
of moving in. This will assure clients
are receiving care in line with their
needs. |
