What is Assisted
Living?
Assisted living provides each person with just the right
amount of care to allow him or her to maintain their
independence—all within the comforts of home. Assisted
living provides a personalized alternative for seniors
who need more assistance in their lives, but do not require
the full-time attention associated with costly nursing
or home care.
What is Assisted Living Not?
Assisted living is not a nursing home. Our residents
tend to be frail, need assistance with medications, meals,
ambulation and other activities, but are not chronically
ill. Assisted living does not staff nurses around the
clock, although higher quality providers usually have
a licensed nurse on staff. At the same time, because
assisted living is a residential model of care, residents
have more choices and control over their living arrangements
and activities than in the more institutional nursing
home setting. Consulting with your doctor can help you
know which level of care is right for you.
Making the Right Choice in Assisted Living...
HarborChase of Jacksonville understands how difficult
your search can be for a quality Assisted Living Community
that fits the needs for you and/or your loved ones. The
scorecards below are designed to help you make that search
a little easier. Compare communities and see the difference.
Assisted
Living Scorecard (PDF)
You may also visit the following websites for further
information regarding assisted living or senior living
options.
ALFA (Assisted Living Federation of America)
AARP (the
Health & Wellness topic contains
issues regarding care giving issues)
Assisted
Living Forum
What services and amenities do you
provide?
HarborChase of Jacksonville offers residents a variety
of floor plan accommodations to meet your needs, including
studios and one-bedrooms. Our residents have access to
an extensive array of health care services 24 hours
a day, and we can provide access to additional care
services, such as Extended Care, Respite, Hospice and
Home Health Care.
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Three nutritious meals served daily in the dining
room
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Medication Management
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Social, educational and devotional services
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Leisure and recreational activity program
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Local scheduled transportation
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Some utilities (varies by community)
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Housekeeping and personal laundry services
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Maintenance of building and grounds
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Harbor Memory Care program for residents with
Alzheimer’s and Dementia
How long can the resident live
in your community before having to go to a nursing
home?
Our goal is to keep our residents forever. However,
some times that isn’t possible. For instance,
if a resident has surgery, they may need skilled care
for a short time before they move back into our community.
Do you have nurses on staff?
Although assisted living regulations vary from state
to state, HarborChase of Jacksonville chooses to have
licensed personnel, including trained supervisors,
certified nurses’ assistants
and personal care assistants, in the community 24 hours
a day.
Can I live in assisted living if I have a
wheelchair, walker or just have difficulty in walking?
Yes. Higher quality assisted living facilities seek
to allow residents to remain in the independent assisted
living setting as long as possible. Unless you have
unusual problems, which should be discussed with the
Executive Director, we accept and encourage people
who need assistance with ambulation to live with us
at HarborChase of Jacksonville.
Can you prevent my mother from falling?
Unfortunately not. It is important to be aware that
no assisted living facility can prevent resident falls,
which are regrettably part of the normal aging process
and therefore a natural risk of living. While we staff
caregivers 24 hours a day, we cannot and do not provide
one-on-one assistance or oversight 24 hours a day.
This means that there are times, whether in a resident’s
room, bathroom or even in the common areas, when a
resident may experience falls. However, with
our Mobile Call System, should a resident experience
a fall, help would be moments away.
What are HarborChase of Jacksonville ’s
visiting hours?
When you live at HarborChase of Jacksonville, it is
no different than living at home—you and your guests are free to
come and go as you please. The only exception relates
to those residents with memory impairments; their access
is limited for their own protection.
Do you have a house physician?
Residents may continue to see their own physicians
just as they did before moving into our communities.
We arrange for or provide transportation to and from
their local doctor with family companion service as
needed.
Do I have to give notice if I decide to move out?
Yes, we ask that you give us a 30-day notice, as you
would with any living accommodation.
Do I have to sign over my house or sign a lease?
Our communities offer month-to-month leases and accommodate
short- term respite stays. There are no hidden costs
or large up front fees to pay.
May I bring my own furnishings to my apartment?
Absolutely. This is your home and you should have all
the comforts and furnishings to which you are accustomed.
HarborChase of Jacksonville residents enjoy decorating
their own apartments and entrances to add their own
unique personality to their homes.
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