chapter 9 housing. copyright © 2005 by thomson delmar learning. all rights reserved. 2 types of...

Chapter 9Housing

Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2

Types of Housing

• Single-family housing

• Shared housing

• Apartment building

• Retirement community

Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

Types of Housing (Cont.)

• Continuing care retirement community

• Board and care homes

• Congregate housing (20+ units)

• Assisted living facility

• Intermediate care facility

Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

Assisted Living Services

• Meals

• Housekeeping

• Transportation

• Assistance for people with functional disabilities

• 24-hour security

• Emergency call systems in living unit

• Health maintenance, wellness, exercise programs

Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

Assisted Living Services (Cont.)

• Medication management

• Personal laundry services

• Social and recreational activities

• Short-term respite care

• Therapy and pharmacy services

• Special programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia

6 Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

18%

19%

30%

17%

9%

5%

2%

0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35%

$501 - $1000

$1001 - $1500

$1501 - $2000

$2001 - $2500

$2501 - $3000

$3001 - $3500

More than $3500

Average Monthly Rent and Fees in Assisted Living Facilities