Yes, with some restrictions. Relatives can definitely be the caregiver staff for a loved one in the natural home setting of that loved one, as long as that staff does not reside at the same location as the individual (as determined by documentary evidence, such as a driver’s license of the staff showing a different […]
We operate a network of homes in each of our regions, and they are mostly located relatively close to each other. Our staff are cross-trained to work in any of our houses, and we typically match up houses to go on activities together. It is very common that one or more individuals may choose not
We may be able to provide transportation of a loved one to a family member if the distance is not too far, and the timeframe doesn’t disrupt important activities of the remaining individuals, such as med pass time, meals, or other planned activities.
Each individual served has at least an annual team meeting to review service outcomes from the previous year and plan services for the upcoming year. Typically, those meetings occur at our program office. However, we can make special arrangements for people who have transportation restrictions or related issues on occasion. Most importantly, we want to
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We can offer any home that has an available spot to any family of any individual presently being served. We prefer to keep our homes single-sexed, as most families prefer that environment for their loved one, as well. We understand that group home placement is a trial and error experience, and placing individuals with like
The individual receiving services, with some financial assistance from our agency, is generally able to cover all expenses, with few exceptions, as long as those expenses are within the scope of what is reasonable. For example, regularly priced shampoo that is affordable and typically purchased at a grocery store is within the scope of what
Our actual staff retention rate has remained fairly constant at around 65%, which means that in a given year, at least 65% of those who were employed with us at the beginning of that year are still employed with us by the end of that year. It is our goal to have every employee stay
Family members are always encouraged to attend medical appointments. If unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts or for any other reason, family members are encouraged to let the nurse know what outcomes are expected at the appointment so that the nurse and/or our medical appointment transportation aid can inform the physician of the family
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One of our agency nurses will assess your loved one in person as soon as humanly possible. In the meantime, the nurse will communicate and coordinate with the on-site caregiver staff to get information about your loved ones current status (i.e., vital signs) and give clinical instructions over the phone. If the symptoms described to
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A full or queen sized bed will definitely fit in most bedrooms, and many of the individuals we serve have them. In the worst case scenario, the larger bed may fit better placed against a corner of the room with a single nightstand on the opposite (open) side. This configuration usually works well.
