...Here at Shady Lane Living we understand how difficult it can be to make the decision that a loved one can no longer stay alone in their home. While your family member may need some help, they still have the need to remain independent. This is where our services come in. We offer assisted living homes for those who can no longer stay home alone in their residence. Our assisted living homes let you have your independence and privacy, just as you have always had, but, we also provide the assistance you may need. We are conveniently located to Tuscon, AZ, Vail, Benson, and other surrounding areas. We don't consider ourselves just a business that offers senior assisted living facilities. We consider ourselves an extension of your family. We take...
Words: 298 - Pages: 2
...Abstract Assisted living is a fairly new and unique part of the long term care continuum of services. The goal of assisted living is to maximize the independence of older adults while living in a homelike environment. This paper will provide an overview of assisted living facilities including the number of facilities and residents, costs, services, and growth expectations. Challenges with oversight and regulations will be discussed as well as solutions to the problem. Challenges and solutions for staffing and training issues will also be discussed. The paper will also highlight “In Loving Hands Assisted Living” which is a local assisted living facility that I called and visited to aid in my research. I will give an overview of the Fort Washington area in terms of older adults and the long term care market. The challenges with this provider are marketing and staffing for which I suggest low cost advertisement and comprehensive staffing patterns. Lastly, a conclusion and summary are provided for the current state and future of assisted living facilities. Overview of Assisted Living While the definition of assisted living facilities vary from state to state, this type of facility is generally defined as “a housing option that involves the delivery of professionally managed, supportive services and depending on state regulations, nursing services in a group setting that is residential in character and appearance” (Evashwick, 2005, p 152). Assisted living...
Words: 3356 - Pages: 14
...Case Study: Fox Meadow Assisted Living Facility Members of the health care industry are beginning to understand that the mass-market approach is no longer viable and that service providers are moving from a product orientation to a marketing orientation. Mary Jane Martin, CEO of Fox Meadow Assisted Living Facility is concerned about the facilities occupancy rate. While at one time, the assisted living facility enjoyed a dominant position in the area, its occupancy rate has declined to 70 % from 90% three years earlier. This erosion is at the hands of other local competitors. Their key market are the Baby Boomers. The Baby Boomers are those individuals born during the post-World War II euphoria of 1946 to 1964. The aging of this group has opened numerous opportunities for assisted living marketers. The segment numbers almost 80 million Americans and accounts for close to 30% of the U.S. population. Mary Jane has directed Tomas Rodriguez, her Marketing Director to institute a promotional campaign directed specifically toward this segment. Tomas’ advertising objective was to increase requests for information about the facility by 30 % in three months. The goal was to use print advertisements that were meaningful, believable, and distinctive. The execution style for the message was to take a “slice of life” approach. With a promotional print budget of $8000, Tomas ran a ½ page ad in the local weekly free newspaper in 4 communities surrounding their facility. The ad provided contact...
Words: 826 - Pages: 4
...generation faces discrimination with age as well as job discrimination. The older generation need more help with getting around, shopping, driving, cooking, getting dressed and doing daily living activities. This is why nursing homes are available to help in these situations. Many older people do not drive. Some cannot afford the cost while others have physical limitations. This can be very inconvenient for them. It is also true that many older people are victims of crime. This is because they are vulnerable. They aren’t as fast, strong, and don’t have as much energy. When a crime does happen many won’t report it because they are afraid that the person will harm them or they do not want to be in the system. Health care is an important aspect to the older generation. Physicians are primarily trained for treating the younger generation. So the older generations are often misdiagnosed. Many who are seriously ill do not receive the proper medical attention needed. The older generation experience more muscle pain, sickness and disease. This is why fast medical attention is crucial. There are many roles older people can be a part of. If they are able to work, then there is no reason they should have to retire and stay home. Older people can even volunteer. This has a number of benefits such as they will stay active physically and mentally. They would stay productive and be contributing...
Words: 1251 - Pages: 6
...business offers will be viable in an online environment. The business is a residential care group home for seniors. The Fisher House provides lodging, meals, medications, assistance with daily living, 24 hour staff supervision, and medical services. They are currently listed on the internet under the Family Services Association incorrectly as a United Methodist Home and as a licensed facility with a Place for Mom. The demand for residential care facilities for senior has increased because of the strict requirements that a senior must meet the standards so they can get approval from Medicaid. Medicaid will pay for residential health care facility which is also called a nursing home. They will not pay for residential care group homes, also known as a Class “C” boarding home. Seniors are living longer and is segment of the population is called “baby boomers” and they are starting to enter the senior housing market. The baby boomers are a large population and will be receiving social security and pensions in large numbers. This group will need caregivers. Because of the strict Medicaid regulations and the cost of other living arrangements for seniors the boomers will be looking for affordable high quality supervised housing. The Fisher House is an excellent alternative for affordable living with great services. The business will do very well by advertising on the internet. They will be able to reach across states lines to seek out potential clients. At the same time, the internet...
Words: 3549 - Pages: 15
...Conceptualizing a Business The idea of an assisted living facility always has been a dream. A servant’s heart is one of the key fundamentals for this project, along with a desire to provide care, hospitality, and dignity. Because I am a Louisiana girl, raised in a small town, those values were instilled and have become second nature. A clear description of Philao Living, its consumer, and vision are provided, along with future goals determined. Additionally, culture, social responsibility, and ethical standards are defined. Mission, Vision, and Values Philao Living is a nonprofit organization, committed to healthy living, and spiritual values. Our goal is to provide a safe, loving, and quality environment to greater Houston and its surrounding area for those 55 and up, ambulatory, or non. These objectives include health care options for diverse situations and a commitment to maintain social, legal, financial, medical and environmental stability. The values preserved by Philao are devotion to quality and cost-effective care, while involving family, physicians, patients, and caregivers to complete this mission. This organization is committed to employee and family education on disease and other helpful areas such as, meal planning, exercise, etc. The commitment to holistic health care that provides dignity, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual well-being is our focus and goal. Additionally, every individual should feel a continued sense of independence...
Words: 1086 - Pages: 5
...Organizational Design Paper Deanna Bergman HCS /514 January 12, 2014 Louis Kastner Organizational Design: Assisted Living Facility Organizational design is an important aspect for any organization to be successful at fulfilling their goals and obtaining achievements. This paper will discuss a decision that an organization had to make, and how the Pareto Principle approach theory pertained to this decision. Pinecrest of Lake Geneva is a 12 bed facility that provides assisted living to residents in a home based setting. As a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), the organizations goal is to provide care and services to clients who are too independent for a nursing home, but can no longer care for themselves or are at risk for safety reasons. The facility is run based on a number of internal and external factors that need to be taken into consideration before making a decision that will change the way that the organization provides services or care, as well as the impact that the decision will have on the residents. Some of the internal factors include the number of residents, cost of operations, and the number of staff employed and/ or on shift. External factors include residents family or guardian, resources, transportation, and social requirements. The decision that is up for discussion pertains to whether the organization should start providing transportation for the residents. Transportation...
Words: 980 - Pages: 4
...Denise Todd Owner Quality Care Assisted Living Quality Care Assisted Living Business Plan Prepared: 5/18/2015 Contents Business Plan Summary………………………………………………………………………… The Business……………………………………………………………………………..3 SWOT Analysis………………………………………………………………………….3 Mission Statement……………………………………………………………………….4 Objectives………………………………………………………………………………..5 Product and Services…………………………………………………………………….5 Marketing………………………………………………………………………………………. Target Market…………………………………………………………………………...7 Product…………………………………………………………………………..............7 Promotion………………………………………………………………………………..8 Distribution……………………………………………………………………………...9 Price……………………………………………………………………………………..9 Implementation and Timeline ………………………………………………………………… Implementation and Timeline…………………………………………………………..10 References………………………………………………………………………………12 The Business QCAL has proposed building an assisted living facility (the ALF) with 22 single‐ occupancy units along with supporting common areas to meet the needs of area residents. The proposed facility will be approximately 14,791 square feet in size, and will be built upon a site that has not yet been identified. The ALF project is consistent with an overall economic development strategy in Clark County to add good paying, non‐seasonal jobs; strengthen its health industry cluster to diversify and stabilize the local economy; and build upon the natural strengths of the community (demographic trends, climate, and retiree‐friendly...
Words: 2102 - Pages: 9
...Decisions in Paradise, Part I MGT/350 January 9, 2012 Kevin McPhee Kava is an important island country located in South Pacific. One disaster on top of another plagued the country. Kava needs help to get on the road of recovery. Alex, director of strategic planning, and I will represent The Hermitage at Cedarfield as we strive to help Kava recover, grow, and succeed. To do my part in this project in Kava, I will use my decision-making skills to assist Alex and me in making sound decisions to help the country get back on its feet. The first step I will take to find a solution for Kava’s problems is determining the issues that hinder Kava. Next, I will discuss what created the problems. Last, I will describe the environmental and organizational obstacles that will impact key stakeholders. When Alex and I put our heads together, Kava will be on its way to being the country it once was, paradise. Issues that Appear in Kava and their Formulation Upon arriving in Kava, I did not expect to see what I did. The disaster within the country was devastating. The country was a complete mess. I realized that Kava was in dire need of help and knew that the Hermitage at Cedarfield would do a great deal of good for the country. After touring most of the country and discussing the condition of the country with Alex, the importance of making our company present in this part of the world is clearly visible. Kava not only faces economic...
Words: 1097 - Pages: 5
...Decisions in Paradise, Part I MGT/350 January 9, 2012 Kevin McPhee Kava is an important island country located in South Pacific. One disaster on top of another plagued the country. Kava needs help to get on the road of recovery. Alex, director of strategic planning, and I will represent The Hermitage at Cedarfield as we strive to help Kava recover, grow, and succeed. To do my part in this project in Kava, I will use my decision-making skills to assist Alex and me in making sound decisions to help the country get back on its feet. The first step I will take to find a solution for Kava’s problems is determining the issues that hinder Kava. Next, I will discuss what created the problems. Last, I will describe the environmental and organizational obstacles that will impact key stakeholders. When Alex and I put our heads together, Kava will be on its way to being the country it once was, paradise. Issues that Appear in Kava and their Formulation Upon arriving in Kava, I did not expect to see what I did. The disaster within the country was devastating. The country was a complete mess. I realized that Kava was in dire need of help and knew that the Hermitage at Cedarfield would do a great deal of good for the country. After touring most of the country and discussing the condition of the country with Alex, the importance of making our company present in this part of the world is clearly visible. Kava not only faces economic struggles...
Words: 1097 - Pages: 5
...retreat to identify future opportunities for the hospital. The outcome of the retreat was that the Medical Center needed to focus its efforts around two major strategic plans. The first, a short-run initiative, was to be more cost-effective in the delivery of inpatient care. The second, a long-run strategy was to develop new programs and services that would capitalize on the existing, highly competent rehabilitation therapy staff, and St. Dismas's excellent reputation in the region. At the time of the retreat, Fred Splient’s parents were living with him and his family. Fred was an active member of the “sandwich generation.” His parents were aging and developing many problems common to the geriatric population. Their increased medical needs were beginning to wear on Fred and his family. It crossed Fred’s mind that life might be more pleasant if the hospital Board approved an expansion of the Medical Center’ s campus to include an assisted living facility. Fred had an idea to develop a plan that would meet the needs of the aging community by building an expansion of the Medical Center’s campus...
Words: 662 - Pages: 3
...The “frail elderly” utilize significant health care resources in the US. What, in your view, is the best approach for caring for this unique population? With the baby boomers coming off age, the elderly population is growing quickly. Our frail elders often cannot take care of themselves anymore and have trouble completing their activities of daily living (ADL). Especially with the downfall of the economy, many family members are not able to stay at home and take care of their elderly family members because they have to work. In other cases, many of the elderly population may not even have any family members close by who would or could take care of them. The elderly population is often seen as a nuisance and many elders are dropped off at a retirement home and forgotten about. Our elders still deserve respect as anyone else does. They took care of us while we were young and now it is time for us to take care of them. It is a continuous cycle that should not be broken. My grandfather, a strong, independent man came to the age where he started forgetting things and in addition to that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. After his surgery and the successful removal of the cancer, he needed his family members to help him with his daily activities. Even though we were all holding full time jobs, my uncles, aunts, mother, sister and myself made a schedule in which each was assigned to different times, so that he was entertained and taken care of throughout the day and parts of...
Words: 987 - Pages: 4
...downward spiral in the life of an elderly person, affecting his or her independence and quality of life” will also be addressed. (Course materials, syllabus, U o P.) Significance of Loss of Function Young adults do not think twice about walking to the mailbox, reading the newspaper, or fixing a cold drink or hot meal. Many older adults may also take these for granted. However, for some adults aged 65 or older, even standing can be difficult. Some of the difficulty older adults have in performing daily activities can be attributed to “normal” losses of muscle strength and changes people go through as a part of aging. According to Greiner, et al, “loss of activities in daily living refers to the inability to perform a function within the range considered to be normal for independent living.” This can include bathing, dressing, walking, standing, cooking, and many other activities that occur frequently. When it becomes difficult or impossible to perform some of these functions, the person loses some portion of independence. It becomes necessary to rely on others for those tasks that are difficult or impossible. For some older adults, losing any aspect of independence may affect their “quality” of life....
Words: 1221 - Pages: 5
...Falls: Risks, Facts, Prevention Falls: Risks, Facts, Prevention The following information is a compilation of the teaching plan utilized for the community teaching assignment. The information presented includes statistical analysis and detailed information on potential risks of injury and death related to falls among the elderly. It also highlights prevention methods that can be utilized in an attempt to decrease Emergency Room visits secondary to falls. My target audience consisted of 18 senior citizens who reside at Heartfield Assisted Living Facility in Cary, NC. The median age of this group was 78 years old. A wheelchair with faulty brakes, oxygen tubing and a quad cane were used for props and demonstrations of safe vs. unsafe use. My teaching plan followed the pamphlet that was created for the teaching assignment. I chose this format as I felt it would be helpful to provide a resource for seniors to reference after completion of the session. The title of the pamphlet is Falls: Risks, Facts, Prevention; Understanding potential hazards and how to promote safety. The pamphlet/teaching was broken down into three categories: facts and statistics related to falls in the elderly, fall risks and prevention methods. An “Are you at Risk”? question and answer segment was also included to create awareness for individuals who believe they are practicing safety. This encouraged participants to analyze their...
Words: 1597 - Pages: 7
...About | In this assignment you will explore concepts related to religion and how it is used to pass on information in society. For this assignment, you will use the UMA Virtual Library, as well as the Internet or a community library to answer the questions. Be sure properly to cite your resources. | Background | Donna recently graduated and now works as a medical assistant in an assisted living facility. Donna is briefed on a newly admitted resident, Clara. The lead nurse tells Donna that Clara is diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer. In the week that Clara has been at the home, she doesn’t leave her room often. She is often found gazing out the window with a Bible in her lap. | Part 1: Religious Beliefs | 20 points | Directions to complete part 1: A. Answer the prompt(s) below. B. Please cite your sources. | Describe functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism beliefs related to religion and their effect on society. | Type answer here | (See next page to continue part 2) Part 2: Religion and Healthcare | 30 points | Directions to complete part 2: A. Using the UMA Virtual Library, research religions and healthcare to determine ways in which religion can affect the results of the care individuals receive; how healthcare workers should interact with religion and religious beliefs while working in their career, and what issues related to religion are faced by healthcare workers. B. Answer the prompt(s) below. C. Please cite...
Words: 261 - Pages: 2
