SENIORS FIRST PLACER COUNTY RESOURCE GUIDE
Housing Resources_____________________________ There are a variety of residential options available for seniors that include but are not limited to: • Living in your own home (independently or with support) • Sharing housing with a senior roommate • Living in a room and board, where the rent includes the provision of meals and housekeeping • Licensed, supervised board and care (B&C) • Assisted living communities • Skilled Nursing /LTC • Memory Care As your needs for assistance increase, or possibly in preparation for future needs for assistance, you may choose to move to an assisted living community (licensed under state regulation by Community Care Licensing (CCL)) which may consist of private homes or apartments with communal dining room meals and housekeeping provided. In addition to communal dining, apartments or homes in assisted living communities have kitchens for preparing your own food. The residence has staff available to assist you with medication and activities for daily living as you need them. There may also be a specific part of the community set aside for individuals with dementia who have more advanced needs. Assisted living is typically funded with Long Term Care (LTC) insurance or private funds. California has funding available under the assisted living waiver pilot project in seven counties for individuals who have full scope Medi-Cal.
Questions? Call Seniors First 530-889-9500
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