Independent Living Communities with Third Party Supportive Care: When Is It Time to Move to Assisted Living?

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What Is Supportive Care?

Supportive care allows older adults to continue living independently while receiving assistance with daily activities from a third-party home care agency. Since independent living communities are not licensed medical facilities, they do not provide personal care themselves. Instead, residents hire outside caregivers to provide the services they need.
Depending on the community and state regulations, residents may receive care for several hours a day—or even up to 24 hours a day in some situations.
Common supportive care services include:

·         Personal Care: Assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal hygiene.
·         Medication Reminders: Verbal reminders to take medications on schedule.
·         Housekeeping: Help with laundry, changing linens, and light housekeeping.
·         Meal Assistance: Preparing meals or delivering meals directly to the resident’s apartment.
·         Companionship: Social interaction and help with daily routines.
This flexibility often allows seniors to enjoy the amenities and lifestyle of an independent living community longer than they otherwise could.

When Is It Time to Move to Assisted Living?

Although supportive care can extend a resident’s stay in independent living, there comes a point when their needs exceed what the community can safely accommodate.
Most independent living communities have a “no nursing care” policy and may require residents to transition to a licensed assisted living community when health or safety concerns increase.
Some of the most common reasons include:

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