Living Arrangements and Accommodations - Assisted Living Homes

Living arrangements and accommodations in assisted living homes will vary. They can be very opulent and resort like or more family oriented. There is literally an arrangement for everyone. There are several different models that assisted living homes can be set up under. From the very small intimate model to those that are like living in an opulent hotel community.

Actual Homes

Many adult group homes are set up in actual homes. Usually these homes are four or more bedrooms with central living areas. Each resident has their own space in the form of a bedroom and may or may not have their own bathroom. The bathrooms might be shared. In homes that are set up in this arrangement the kitchen, living room and dining room are community areas. Meals are served family style and there is a sense of an intimate family setting.

In all of these homes there is twenty four hour staff. The staff is there to supervise activities including dispensing medications, handling personal care needs, and transporting residents for shopping, doctor's appointments, and errands. This is a warm intimate setting, where fast friends are made. It is like having a community of folks living together that shares a common bond, are from the same generation in most cases, and can relate to one another extremely well. One of the greatest benefits of adult group homes is that it allows people who would ordinarily be alone most of the day to socialize with others and participate in activities that they enjoy.

Facilities and Communities

There are some assisted living homes that are set up in apartment buildings or in large communities. The assisted living homes that are set up in apartment buildings usually are set up with centralized areas that are used for organized games. They may contain a restaurant style dining room and other facilities to include gyms and pools. Each resident has their own apartment which is typically a one bedroom, living room and eat-in kitchen with a private bath. Usually these apartments are set up with call buttons in each room and an intercom system. The same services are provided that are provided in smaller assisted living homes just on a larger scale.

There are some adult group homes that are actual communities. The communities are typically divided into different levels. There are almost completely independent living opportunities as the first level, than an intermediate part of the community where the folks that need a bit more help may live than finally an area where the living is very dependent on the staff for care. These types of assisted living homes provide the same services as the smaller homes do but on a much grander scale.

Adult group homes come in a variety of sizes and a full range of accommodations, it is entirely up to the individual and their family as to what type is right for them.