Does anyone really want to end up in a nursing home?
As a care coordinator for seniors and their families, I have visited many different types of facilities in San Diego County. But none are as wonderful as a RCFE or Residential Care Facility for the Elderly.
These homes house up to 6 residents and are licensed by the state of California.
Each one is unique in its design, décor and size, from ultra modern to country to cozy. A few are actually located in vineyards. Some are calm and quite while others are teaming with activity.
When you walk into an RCFE, you are usually greeted by the smells of homemade cooking. RCFE’s take pride in preparing delicious meals for their residents with fresh baked breads, soups, baked chicken, roasts and casseroles and always deserts. And they take meal requests!
The caregiver to client ration is 1:3 or 1:4 giving the caregiver and resident more personalized time together including bathing, grooming and dressing along with a little extra TLC. They can assist with medication management all the way to Hospice care. Here there is always continuity of care making a more personal relationship with the caregiver, making a friend.
RCFE’s have private rooms for seniors and some have private bathrooms. Many of the seniors bring their own furniture from home as well as pictures and personal items that make it feel more like home, or it can be supplied by the facility. If funds are an issue many facilities have shared rooms available and are careful in insuring a good match for their seniors. RCFE’s are always a better choice than a nursing home.
For help in finding an RCFE or information contact us at 1-619-757-1114 or go to www.alwaysbestcaresandiego.com and fill in the Request information or the Online Inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
