Assisted Living Communities and Assisted Living Facilities in Atlanta

Assisted Living Communities and Assisted Living Facilities in Atlanta

Assisted Living Communities also called Assisted Living Facilities provide residents assistance as needed with
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, laundry, medications, meal preparation and housekeeping while residents remain as independent as possible. Some Assisted Living Facilities provide specialized care in specific areas such as Alzheimers and Memory Care. Assisted Living Communities are also a good option for residents who need limited ADL support but also enjoy the company of others with similar
interests.

Assisted Living Homes in Atlanta are smaller with fewer residents than assisted living facilities,
which may be more appealing to some of our elders. An assisted living home offers assistance with ADLs but can also accommodate some specialized care based on residents� specific health needs. In Atlanta we have assisted living facilities in both Fulton and Dekalb County.

Some assisted living facilities, unlike homes, are connected with independent living residences and nursing homes or rehabilitation facilities that provide a continuum of care for people with progressive health needs. These facilities are called Continuing Care Retirement Communities and have all services available on one campus. For example, a resident may start in an independent living situation and later require more assistance with ADLs such as meal plans, laundry services, transportation and activity planning. Assisted Living locators. Atlanta also provides options for those who may have suffered from a massive stroke and require 24-hour nursing care or those who have sustained an injury
and may require temporary outpatient or inpatient rehabilitative care in all zip codes. After recovery and depending on their specific needs, they either return to the Independent Living or Assisted Living community.
When considering joining a continuing
care facility, it is important to consider the three types of service contracts: Extensive, modified and fee-for-service. All three contract options cover shelter, short-term and emergency care, amenities and residential services.

� Extensive - covers unlimited long-term nursing care without monthly rate increases. This can be an expensive option but cost effective in a long-term situation.
� Modified - covers a specific amount of care with the monthly fee. Once the specific amount is used, the resident must pay for additional nursing care.
� Fee-for Service - residents must pay for long-term care at daily nursing care rates. Future long-term nursing costs are paid separate from the contract.


About Atlanta : Atlanta was founded in 1837 as the end of the Western and Atlantic railroad line (it was first named Marthasville in honor of the then-governor's daughter, nicknamed Terminus for its rail location, and then changed soon after to Atlanta , the feminine of Atlantic -- as in the railroad). Today the fast-growing city remains a transportation hub, not just for the country but also for the world: Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the nation's busiest in daily passenger flights. Direct flights to Europe,
South America, and Asia have made metro Atlanta easily accessible to the more than 1,000 international businesses that operate here and the more than 50 countries that have representation in the city through consulates, trade offices, and chambers of commerce. The city has emerged as a banking center and is the world headquarters for 13 Fortune 500 companies.

Assisted Living Locators Atlanta provides follow up and ongoing support during the transition to assisted living. Assisted Living Locators will continue to help continue to help clients should their circumstances or elder care needs change. Assisted Living Locators in Atlanta service Fulton and Dekalb County and all Atlanta zip
codes.You can reach Maria de La Guardia and Susan Reeder of Assisted Living Locators at 404-592-0898 or email
assistedliving-atlantaga.com.