Assisted Living vs Home Health Care:

What’s the Best Option for Your Loved One
When a loved one needs more care than a family member can offer at home, most people look into care options like assisted living. However, another option to consider is home health care.

What is Assisted Living?

Assisted living is an ideal option for seniors who require assistance with daily activities like medication management, grooming, meal preparation, housekeeping and more. Choosing assisted living includes some key features and benefits like:

24-hour on-site staffing with RN oversight
3 daily restaurant-style meals in the dining rooms, a variety of menu options and special diet accommodations
Housekeeping, maintenance and laundry services
Assistance with daily tasks like bathing, grooming and getting dressed
Emergency pull cords and pendants
And more around-the-clock care to enhance the well-being of older adults who need extra support

Social & Emotional Benefits of Assisted Living

Choosing assisted living for your loved one offers many benefits and opportunities for them to thrive. It also provides the peace of mind of knowing your loved one is cared for so you can focus on quality time together rather than caregiving. Discover some of the benefits your loved one may experience in an assisted living environment:

Improved quality of life – Dedicated care, balanced meals and socialization encourage health and happiness.
Daily Living Assistance – Routine hygiene care and reminders help residents maintain healthy habits that sustain well-being.
Medication management – A bit of extra assistance managing medication keeps residents feeling their best.
More time with family – Families enjoy more quality time together and the peace of mind that comes with trusting a compassionate, professional team to provide care.
New friends and lots to do – New friendships and relationships create connections that provide a sense of community.
Consistent, well-balanced meals – Tasty and thoughtful meals are provided daily, enhancing health through nutritious menus.

What is Home Health Care?

If the senior in your life does not require this level of dedicated care to be provided or would prefer to stay in their home, then you may consider an in-home health care option. This allows for more flexibility of care for not only your loved one but also for those family members and those closest to them to schedule help when they need it.

Colonial at Home, a service provided by Community First Solutions, provides non-clinical support to help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing, meal preparation and household tasks to enable independence and safety. This type of home care can be customized to your loved one’s specific needs and does not require any qualifying medical conditions or a physician referral.

Types of Support Home Health Caregivers Offer:

Companionship – Games and cards, event and travel escort, coordinating appointments, transportation, shopping and errands, hospital attendants
Household Assistance – Meal preparation, pet care, housekeeping, laundry, organization
Personal Care – Post-surgery assistance, fall prevention, medication management, bathing and dressing, assistance with mobility

Care Options at Community First Solutions

Whether your loved one needs around-the-clock care and support for daily activities or just needs some extra help to get going for the day, Community First Solutions offers options for both. We are a nonprofit network that provides a broad continuum of quality services to meet our community’s diverse health and wellness needs.

Our Assisted Living Options

Our network of services includes Community First Solutions Senior Living, a collection of top-rated communities that offer extensive assisted living support and quality care to ensure every individual receives the right level of assistance they need. We invite you to learn more about our communities:

Our Home Health Care Option

Our network of services also includes Colonial at Home, which is available to aid in the care within the home as a way to maintain independence and enjoy the comforts of home while getting the support seniors need. There are different levels and combinations of care Colonial at Home can provide, which can be easily adapted to each person’s individual needs.

Find Your Perfect Care Solution

Schedule a private tour of one of our top-rated senior living communities or learn more about how our home health care services can bring peace of mind to your family. Let us help you find the perfect care solution — contact us today!

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Assisted Living vs Home Health Care: What’s the Best Option for Your Loved One