Question 1

What’s the difference between 24 hour care supervision versus 24 hour awake staff?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: 24 hour care supervision means a facility provides 24 hour care, but at night, staff sleeps and would only help if someone calls for assistance. 24 hour awake staff means the facility provides 24 hour care and at least one staff member is awake all night to help residents. All of the facilities provide 24 hour care supervision, but not all Board & Care have awake staff. Assisted Living: Provides 24 hour care supervision and 24 hour awake staff.

Question 2

Do they provide transportation to doctor’s appointments?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: Most Board & Care facilities don't provide transportation to doctor's appointments, but they will help you set up non-medical wheelchair van transportation. Assisted Living: Yes, they do provide transportation to and from doctor's appointments.

Question 3

Does the room come furnished or unfurnished?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: It comes furnished and includes a bed, drawer, closet, lamp, and a chair. You can provide your own furniture if you wish to do so. Assisted Living: It comes unfurnished, and you have to provide your own furniture.

Question 4

Can they do a high level of care?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: Most places can provide a high level of care as long as there's no involvement of a medical professional rendering services while in the facility. Assisted Living: Most places can provide a high level of care. Options are quite limited.

Question 5

Do they have nurses or doctors on site?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: They do not have nurses or doctors on site. Assisted Living: They do have nurses on site but no doctor onsite. Nurse availability varies in each facility.

Question 6

Do they provide meals?

Accepted Answer

3 meals a day and snacks are available at both Board & Care and Assisted Living facilities.

Question 7

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

Board & Care: Most facilities do not allow pets. If they do, the resident must be able to care for the pet. Pet paperwork is required. Assisted Living: Most facilities allow pets, depending on size and weight. They do require a one-time deposit.

Question 8

What are the visiting hours?

Accepted Answer

Visiting hours vary by facility but are normally during business hours, for both Board & Care and Assisted Living.

Frequently asked questions