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Households typically call me after a fall, a hospitalization, or an abrupt scare, and the very first sentence is often the same: &quot;I don't even know where to begin.&quot;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.rssdog.com/index.php?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bing.com%2Fnews%2Fsearch%3Fq%3DAlbuquerque%2BNew%2BMexico%26format%3Drss&amp;mode=html&amp;showonly=&amp;maxitems=10&amp;showdescs=1&amp;desctrim=150&amp;descmax=0&amp;tabwidth=100%25&amp;linktarget=_blank&amp;bordercol=%23d4d0c8&amp;headbgcol=%23999999&amp;headtxtcol=%23ffffff&amp;titlebgcol=%23f1eded&amp;titletxtcol=%23000000&amp;itembgcol=%23ffffff&amp;itemtxtcol=%23000000&amp;ctl=0&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; The trouble is that we utilize &quot;senior care&quot; as if it were something. It is not. Independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, and respite care all serve really different purposes. When you understand what each does well, and just as importantly what it does not do, the course forward ends up being clearer.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; This guide walks through how these settings compare in daily reality, not just on glossy pamphlets. The objective is to assist you match a real person, with genuine strengths and restrictions, to the best level of support.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; How the primary senior care settings vary in practice&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; On paper, the distinctions look tidy. Independent living is for active senior citizens. Assisted living includes assist with everyday tasks. Nursing homes provide 24/7 proficient nursing. In truth, the lines blur, and every building has its own culture.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; It helps to believe less about labels and more about 3 axes: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt; How much hands on assist with daily activities is available.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; How much medical oversight and tracking exists on site.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; How much control the person keeps over their schedule and lifestyle.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt; Each type of elderly care balances those three elements differently.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Independent living: lifestyle first, assistance second&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Independent living communities are frequently the very first formal step in senior care, though numerous citizens do not think of them as &quot;care&quot; at all. They see them as a more secure, simpler way to live without the concern of home maintenance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;img src=&quot;https://beehivehomes.com/root/clientImages/BEE9999/locations/BEE0005/Resident-Activities-for-Assisted-Living.webp&quot; style=&quot;max-width:500px;height:auto;&quot; &gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; These communities typically offer private apartments, communal dining, housekeeping, upkeep, set up transport, and a calendar of social and wellness activities. Staff are present, however they are not there to offer hands on individual care.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; From the resident's viewpoint, independent living feels closest to routine home life. They lock their own door, pick their own regimens, and choose which services to use. The safeguard is lighter: pull cords, emergency pendants, and personnel who can react to an event, but not necessarily a nurse in the structure 24/7. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Independent living can be a strong fit when: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; The person is still able to manage individual care, medications, and movement with little or no help.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Driving is becoming stressful or risky and they require transport solutions.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Loneliness is creeping in and social seclusion is a concern.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; The home environment has become too much, such as stairs, lawn work, or continuous repairs.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; What independent living does not do well is ongoing medical management. If your parent has unstable cardiac arrest, needs insulin changes, or battles with complex wound care, an independent setting will likely rely heavily on outside home health nurses and frequent center visits. Staff may see that &quot;something is off,&quot; but they are not there to manage medical crises.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; A typical misconception is that personnel in independent living will instantly &quot;watch&quot; on homeowners' medication adherence, nutrition, and hydration. Some neighborhoods use additional cost based wellness checks, however the baseline expectation is independence. Issues can go unnoticed longer than families recognize, particularly if the resident is personal or decreasing their struggles.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Assisted living: day-to-day support and a mid level of oversight&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Assisted living sits between independent living and nursing homes. It is created for people who can no longer manage safely on their own, yet do not require constant proficient nursing care.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Residents usually live in personal or semi personal houses. The structure layout may look similar to independent living, but the personnel mix and expectations vary. Aides are offered to help with what specialists call activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, moving, and in some cases eating. Medication administration is typically a significant service, with personnel arranging pill boxes, advising residents, and physically giving out medications.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Nursing presence in assisted living varies. In some states, policies require a nurse on site for a specific number of hours daily. In others, a nurse might be shared throughout numerous buildings or offered on call. That difference matters for individuals with more than routine medical needs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/K2NAaFIkqzs&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/gU84v4Qausk&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; In practical terms, assisted living works well when someone: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; Needs regular aid with several individual care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, or getting securely in and out of bed.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Has medication regimens that they can not reliably handle alone.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Is at risk of falls and benefits from more frequent check ins.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Has moderate to moderate cognitive decrease but can still participate meaningfully in everyday decisions.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; Compared to independent living, there is more structure in assisted living. Meals are typically served at set times, care tasks are set up, and staff paperwork is more formal because of regulative expectations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Families often presume assisted living can &quot;do whatever&quot; except a ventilator. That is not accurate. Assisted living is not a tiny hospital. Typical constraints include: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; No capability for continuous heart, oxygen, or telemetry monitoring.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Limited ability to handle intricate behavioral problems in innovative dementia.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Restrictions around feeding tubes, complex IV medications, or regular suctioning.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Inconsistent capability to manage late stage Parkinson's or other conditions that require extensive, hands on care many times per hour.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; When needs move beyond what assisted living can securely offer, nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) go into the picture.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Nursing homes: medical care and 24/7 supervision&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Nursing homes supply the greatest level of care in the basic senior care continuum short of a hospital. They are licensed as health care facilities, staffed with nurses and aides all the time, typically with on site access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Residents in nursing homes usually fall under 2 broad categories. First are brief stay clients who come for rehab after a hospital stay, for instance following a hip fracture or stroke. Second are long term residents whose chronic conditions or functional constraints are too extensive for assisted living.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; In a nursing home, every resident has a personalized care strategy evaluated frequently by an interdisciplinary group. Medication management is thorough. Vital indications and weight are tracked. Lab draws, wound treatments, catheter care, and oxygen modifications are part of routine operations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; That level of oversight is necessary for people who: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; Need proficient nursing services day-to-day or near daily.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Cannot reliably transfer or rearrange themselves, raising danger for pressure injuries.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Have advanced dementia with considerable behavioral concerns or wandering.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Require complex medical devices such as feeding tubes or frequent IV medications.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; The trade off is environment and autonomy. Nursing homes feel more scientific. Shared spaces prevail, specifically under Medicaid financing. Daily routines are shaped around personnel workflows and medical needs. Homeowners still have rights and options, but that flexibility exists inside a health care framework.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/oXN53wGKUKk&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; One useful point: households frequently ask whether moving a loved one to a nursing home means &quot;quiting.&quot; In my experience, it is much better framed as matching the intensity of assistance to the strength of need. For someone who is risky without very close monitoring, a nursing home can reduce emergency room visits, offer structure to days and nights, and relieve household caregivers who have been running at an unsustainable pace.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Respite care: short-term relief and test drives&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Respite care is the most misunderstood piece of elderly care. Rather of being a long term placement, respite is short-term care offered to provide the typical caregiver a break or to bridge a transition.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Respite can occur in several settings: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; In home, where a paid caretaker or nurse comes for a set number of hours or days.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; In assisted living or nursing homes, where the individual remains for a minimal period, often 1 to 30 days.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; In adult day programs, where the individual attends during daytime hours only.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; Families frequently find respite care after a crisis, such as a caretaker's hospitalization or burnout. Utilized proactively, it can avoid those crises. I have actually seen partners keep their loved one at home for several years longer due to the fact that they built in a regular rhythm of respite, such as one weekend a month or a week each quarter.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Respite remains in assisted living likewise serve another valuable purpose: they let everyone see how a person gets used to communal living without a permanent commitment. You learn how they sleep, whether they sign up with activities, and just how much personnel assistance they really need. That info forms longer term choices and can fix overoptimistic or overpessimistic assumptions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; One constraint of respite care is schedule. Communities may have designated respite homes, or they might use respite only when a routine apartment or condo is momentarily uninhabited. Planning ahead helps.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Comparing the settings side by side&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Although I do not recommend basing choices solely on checklists, it helps to see how these care types line up on a couple of core dimensions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; |Element|Independent living|Assisted living|Nursing home|| ----------------------------|--------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|| Main focus|Lifestyle and convenience|Support with everyday jobs and fundamental health requires|Detailed medical and personal care|| Medical personnel on site|Very little, often none on site|Aides plus minimal nursing hours|Nurses and aides 24/7|| Individual care support|Not regularly supplied|Yes, scheduled and as needed|Yes, substantial and frequent|| Medication management|Resident managed, some reminders possible|Staff managed and recorded|Totally managed with drug store oversight|| Normal resident profile|Independent, socially oriented|Needs help with ADLs, some cognitive problems|Considerable medical or cognitive needs|| House/ space type|Private homes|Personal or semi private apartment or condos|Private or shared spaces, more clinical layout|| Payment sources|Primarily private pay|Mainly private pay, some waivers in some states|Mix of Medicare (brief stay), Medicaid, personal|&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; This table streamlines an unpleasant truth. Regulations vary by state, and specific communities stretch or narrow their service lines within those restraints. When you tour, you are not just taking a look at the classification. You are evaluating how that specific structure translates its role.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Signs that independent living may no longer be enough&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Many families delay transitions due to the fact that they fear disturbing their loved one, or they hope that &quot;a bit more help&quot; will suffice. That is reasonable. Still, particular patterns typically signal that independent living no longer matches the individual's needs.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Examples consist of repeated medication errors, such as missed doses, double dosing, or confusion about new prescriptions. Another warning is increased involvement from the community's personnel. If housekeeping, dining room teams, or front desk personnel are often calling you about concerns, they may currently be extending beyond what their function allows.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Frequent falls, even if small, suggest that mobility or judgment has altered. So do episodes of getting lost within the structure, leaving ranges on, or mixing up day and night. When neighbors begin acting as de facto caretakers, signing in several times a day, the arrangement is beginning to surpass what independent living can securely support.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; The natural next action for much of these homeowners is assisted living in the same campus, if offered, or in a similar neighborhood. Familiar surroundings alleviate the transition, especially for somebody with cognitive impairment.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; When assisted living reaches its limits&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; On the surface, assisted living might look calm and capable. Residents are dressed, public areas tidy, and personnel appear attentive. Underneath, personnel might currently be pushing their licensed scope of practice to keep specific citizens stable.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Practical tipping points consist of: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; Recurrent hospitalizations for infections, heart failure, or breathing problems despite great day-to-day care.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Needs for 2 or more staff to securely transfer the individual, especially if those transfers take place often times a day.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Aggressive or hazardous habits associated with dementia that put other homeowners or staff at risk.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Complex medical equipment that requires proficient oversight, not simply fundamental training.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; In those scenarios, even the best assisted living group ultimately has to admit that a nursing home environment is safer. This is not failure. It reflects the various legal and practical structures under which each kind of building operates.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; An easy process for choosing the right level of senior care&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Families typically ask for a formula. There is no best one, however there is a process that regularly clarifies thinking. Use the following as a working sequence, not a stiff rulebook.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ol&gt; &lt;li&gt; Start with function, not age. List what the person can do individually, what they can do with triggering, and what they can refrain from doing even with aid. Be brutally honest about bathing, toileting, transfers, consuming, and handling medications and money.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Identify the leading 3 safety concerns. Falls, wandering, avoiding medications, driving, cooking, or vulnerability to rip-offs are all typical. Rank them by danger and impact. This matters more than counting diagnoses.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Map existing assistance. Who is currently helping and how frequently: partner, adult kid, neighbor, paid aide, or no one. Include travel distance, work schedules, and caretaker health. Numerous strategies stop working due to the fact that they assume more family availability than actually exists.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Factor in medical intricacy. Think about how frequently the individual sees doctors, whether they need regular tracking, and how quickly they decline when ill. A reasonably stable 90 years of age may fit assisted living better than a clinically vulnerable 70 year old.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Weigh worths and choices. Some older adults would accept more danger to protect self-reliance. Others focus on security and medical backup. Put those dreams next to the realities above and ask where you can jeopardize and where you cannot.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ol&gt; &lt;p&gt; When households walk through this process on paper, the appropriate setting normally emerges. If function is high and security concerns are mainly about social seclusion, independent living may be sufficient. If personal care requirements and medication intricacy control, assisted living becomes appealing. When safety and medical complexity are both high, nursing home level care, perhaps preceded by a respite stay, is worthy of major consideration.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; How cost and financing differ across settings&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; The financial side of elderly care frequently surprises individuals more than the psychological side. A couple of directing concepts assist set reasonable expectations.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Independent and assisted living are mainly private pay in the United States. Regular monthly costs often range from a few thousand dollars to upper 4 figures or more, depending upon area, apartment size, and service levels. Some states use Medicaid waiver programs that fund assisted living for qualified low income locals, but slots are restricted and waiting lists common.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Nursing homes blend 3 primary payers: Medicare, Medicaid, and personal pay. Medicare covers short-term skilled stays after certifying hospitalizations under specific rules. It does not pay forever for long term custodial care. Once Medicare protection ends, locals either pay privately or, if eligible, transition to Medicaid. Medicaid becomes the primary payer for a large share of long stay residents.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d792.3177972514887!2d-106.71269693800402!3d35.15318478654369!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x872272727dfae80b%3A0x6d823b18e932060c!2sBeeHive%20Homes%20of%20Taylor%20Ranch!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1788482912093!5m2!1sen!2sus&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Respite care can be paid out of pocket, through specific insurance coverage strategies, or in minimal cases through veteran advantages or regional relief programs. Expenses vary extensively by setting, however day-to-day rates in neighborhoods often line up with their basic day-to-day space and board plus care fees.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Before touring communities, it is a good idea to gather: &lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul&gt; &lt;li&gt; Rough regular monthly budget plan from earnings and assets.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; Insurance information: Medicare Benefit vs standard Medicare, any long term care insurance coverage, veteran status.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li&gt; A sense of for how long existing resources must last, particularly if one partner is much healthier and will outlast the other.&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p&gt; That monetary map will not determine every choice, yet it prevents heartbreaking surprises months into a placement.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Using respite care strategically, not simply in crisis&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Families who prosper over the long term often utilize respite &lt;a href=&quot;https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRciicBhZRnMBjQW6&quot;&gt;senior care services&lt;/a&gt; care before they feel desperate. A child who takes care of her mother in your home might arrange a week of respite in assisted living two times a year, timed to her own busiest work periods. A kid may generate in home respite every Saturday afternoon so he can attend his kids' video games or merely rest.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; These planned breaks serve a number of functions. They protect the main caregiver's health, give the older adult exposure to different environments and people, and test how well present support arrangements are working. If your loved one has a hard time considerably throughout a short respite stay, that is data. It may imply they need a different sort of setting earlier than expected, or that more progressive shaping of expectations is required.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;iframe src=&quot;https://embed.windy.com/embed2.html?lat=35.153246573489035&amp;lon=-106.71217446470844&amp;detailLat=35.153246573489035&amp;detailLon=-106.71217446470844&amp;zoom=10&amp;level=surface&amp;overlay=wind&amp;product=ecmwf&amp;menu=&amp;message=&amp;marker=true&amp;type=map&amp;location=coordinates&amp;detail=true&amp;metricWind=mph&amp;metricTemp=F&quot; width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; style=&quot;border: none;&quot; allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; &gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; I have actually likewise seen respite end up being a bridge throughout significant life occasions, like a caretaker's surgical treatment or relocation. Rather of hurrying into an ill fitting long term positioning, households use a thirty days respite stay while they figure out what comes next. That buffer decreases pressure and allows more thoughtful choices.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; When brother or sisters and households disagree&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; Disagreements about elderly care are nearly unavoidable. One brother or sister may push for a nursing home, another insist that &quot;Mom assured she would never ever go to a center.&quot; Below those positions frequently lies a mix of guilt, fear, and different memories of childhood roles.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; What helps is anchoring discussions in observable truths instead of analyses. Instead of &quot;She is fine in the house,&quot; define the number of times somebody assists her shower every week, the number of falls taken place in the last month, or how typically the range was left on. Concrete data softens absolutist positions.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Bringing in a neutral expert assessment can also break stalemates. Geriatric care managers, social workers attached to clinics or health centers, or palliative care groups can review medical records, observe function, and suggest proper levels of care. When a non household professional states, &quot;Based upon her existing requirements, assisted living would be unsafe, she gets approved for nursing home care,&quot; it carries weight.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; If possible, involve the older adult honestly. Sugarcoating often backfires. Many seniors value being dealt with as partners instead of as issues to be resolved in trick. The method you frame options matters. Expressions like &quot;We wish to find a place where you are safe and surrounded by people, and where we can visit as children, not just as caretakers&quot; frequently land much better than &quot;You can not live alone any longer.&quot;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;h2&gt; Final thoughts: matching person, needs, and setting&lt;/h2&gt; &lt;p&gt; All of these care settings exist for a factor. Independent living supports lifestyle and community when upkeep and driving ended up being too heavy. Assisted living bridges self-reliance and hands on assistance, supporting life for those who require daily support however not continuous medical care. Nursing homes concentrate knowledgeable resources around those who are most clinically and functionally susceptible. Respite care safeguards caregivers and offers everybody area to breathe.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; The ideal option is the one that realistically deals with existing risks, anticipates near term modifications, respects the older adult's worths as much as possible, and fits within monetary and household limitations. Perfect services are rare. Good enough options, reviewed and adjusted gradually, are not only possible but common.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; Elderly care is not a one time choice. It is a developing procedure. 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We do an assessment of each resident's needs prior to move-in, so each resident's rate may be slightly higher. However, there are no &quot;a la carte&quot; charges or hidden fees. We do charge a one-time community move-in fee of $2,000&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;H1&gt;Does Medicare or Medicaid pay for a stay at Bee Hive Homes?&lt;/H1&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;Medicare pays for hospital and nursing home stays, but does not pay for assisted living as a covered benefit. Some assisted living facilities are Medicaid providers, but we are not. We accept private pay, long-term care insurance, and we can assist qualified Veterans with approval for the Aid and Attendance program&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;<br /> <br /> &lt;H1&gt;Do we have a nurse on staff?&lt;/H1&gt;<br /> &lt;p&gt;We do have a nurse on contract who is available as a resource to our staff but our residents' needs do not require a nurse on-site. 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