The costs associated with Assisted Living and Memory Care can vary but are, ultimately, based upon the type and features of the apartment and the number of services needed by a specific resident.
At Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care, our monthly fees cover rent, our Signature Dining service, utilities, housekeeping, personal care, and many other services and amenities. There may be additional charges for items such as transportation, guest meals, personal laundry, etc.
Most residents and families pay for Assisted Living and Memory Care with income from social security and pensions coupled with the use of savings, including the proceeds from selling a home. Long Term Care Insurance is more and more widely used to offset the cost of Assisted Living and Memory Care. Some consumers convert life insurance policies to a loan, and others have family members who help pay a share of the monthly cost.
It’s important to note that Medicare, other health insurance plans, and HMOs will not typically cover memory care services. There is a specific program for veterans that may be an option called the Veterans’ Aid and Attendance Benefit.
If your resources are limited, it’s worth checking out Financial assistance programs to see what options are available. Because the vast majority of residents pay privately and every Memory Care community is different, you are encouraged to speak with someone at our community to learn more about the payment options the specific residence accepts.
Most times, the basic monthly fee covers what is necessary for your loved one to live securely and comfortably. This includes an apartment or living space, housekeeping, and laundry services. We also include many other services and amenities. If you have any questions, please contact us.
In California, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities cannot provide any medical or skilled nursing services, but our staff have relationships with local medical professionals who can provide care conveniently onsite, such as Temporary Agency Skilled Nursing (VNAs), Podiatry, and Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies.
Unless community staff is an appropriately skilled professional, he or she is not allowed to administer medications to residents but can assist with self-administration of medications.
No, every community is unique and different and reflects the residents and quality staff. We take the stance that if our mother needed care, no question, Sierra Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care is where she would go. Our Residential Care Facility for the Elderly provides both care and supervision to its residents with love and compassion. This includes help with activities of day-to-day living, observation, reassessment, and when appropriate, postural supports. Our state-of-the-art facility provides a safe and secure environment for our residents.
Yes, we want your loved one to feel right at home. We recommend that you bring the items and decorations that will make your loved one feel most comfortable.
We have social, physical, and mental stimulating activities as well relaxing community social events. Be sure to sign up for our calendar to see each month’s activities.
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This varies by community, so it’s best discussed directly with the facility. Some California residents may qualify for limited support through Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver or other assisted living programs, though it doesn’t typically cover full room and board.
Sierra Oaks offers 24-hour staff access, an emergency call system, and a secure memory care wing, giving families confidence that help is always close by when needed.
Yes, Sierra Oaks provides a sample menu that families can view to see the kind of restaurant-style dining their loved one will enjoy throughout their stay.
Sierra Oaks combines 24-hour attentive staff, secure memory care, individualized care plans, and chef-prepared restaurant-style dining in one community. With a peaceful, country-style setting suited to memory care residents and all seniors, Sierra Oaks feels like your second home.
A Medication Technician focuses specifically on administering medication safely and accurately according to physician orders and regulations. A nurse, like the licensed nurse on Sierra Oaks’ clinical team, has broader medical training and oversees overall resident health and care planning.
Hospice care is supportive, comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life. This type of care is typically suited for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if their illness runs its normal course, as per their physician. At Sierra Oaks, hospice is provided in partnership with hospice professionals to support physical and emotional comfort to improve overall quality of life.
There’s no automatic cutoff for how long someone can be on Hospice care. Family members can continue hospice care as long as a physician recertifies that it’s still needed, typically reassessed every 60–90 days. Some patients receive hospice for weeks; others for well over six months.
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