Chapter 9 Housing
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
Copyright © 2005 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 18% 19% 30% 17% 9% 5% 2% 0%5%10%15%20%25%30%35% $501 - $1000 $ $1500 $ $2000 $ $2500 $ $3000 $ $3500 More than $3500 Average Monthly Rent and Fees in Assisted Living Facilities