Safety Measures at Assisted Living Communities
The reasons for placing a loved one in an assisted living facility often boil down to one word: safety.
When a sick or frail family member can no longer care for him or herself, the safest place may be such a community, where both medical care and safety are provided. Assisted living facilities must adhere to strict requirements mandated by federal, state and local regulations.
“Each state establishes its own licensing, safety and care standards to ensure residents’ safety and well-being,” says Dr. Chuck Webb, a board member of the National Continuing Care Residents Association.
Keeping residents safe while allowing them some freedom isn’t easy, and safety programs do not follow a one-size-fits-all approach, says John Mastronardi, executive director of the Nathaniel Witherell, a short-term rehab and skilled nursing care center in Greenwich, Connecticut.
By Paul Wynn
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