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What is an Adult Family
Home?
An
adult family home is a private home licensed
by Washington State DSHS to provide senior
care services for a maximum of six residents.
The home is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, year round to provide care for your
loved one. The home is inspected by the city
building inspector and the state department
of health in order to be licensed. The home
is also subject to regular inspections by
the department of health.
How does the home care for my loved one?
The staff of New Day Adult Family Home are
trained and licensed by the state of Washington
to provide most levels of care, including
dementia and hospice. We provide assistance
with activities of daily living, medication
management, and emotional support. The home
has procedures for obtaining emergency assistance,
such as an ambulance. We keep individual resident
records and store them so that information
is immediately available in an emergency.
We have a Registered Nurse on call, who makes
regular visits to the home. We also work closely
with the residents' doctors and other healthcare
professionals.
What needs to happen for my loved one to
move in?
First, we encourage family and your loved
one (when possible) to visit our home to meet
us and see what we have to offer. If you and
your loved one decide that New Day is your
choice, a complete care assessment will be
done by a licensed nurse or clinical social
worker. This comprehensive assessment details
all of the care needs for your loved one,
including medical history, physical, mental,
and emotional needs, as well as personal preferences
and lifestyle choices. We will also work with
a pharmacy to set up delivery of medications
to the home. We then will meet with the family
to sign an admission agreement and other forms
required by the state. At this point, your
loved one can move into the home.
Are
you prepared for emergencies and natural disasters?
Yes.
We have a number of procedures in place to
handle most emergencies, including:
»
Emergency food and water supply
» Gas powered generator
» Carbon monoxide detector
» Battery powered accessories
» Close working relationship with the
City of Federal Way
During
the 2006 winter windstorm, we lost power,
but had no major problems because we were
prepared.
What are your rates?
Rates are determined by the level of care.
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What
should I look for
in an Adult Family Home?
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