Senior Resources 2023-24 Housing Guide

services offered to meet the needs they have. Typical services being offered include (but are not limited to) meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication administration, assistance with dressing and assis tance with personal hygiene and grooming. R ESIdENTIAL c ARE A PARTMENT c OMPLExES

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esidential care Apartment complexes (RcAc’s) offer each resi dent services unique to their needs. This type of assisted living is based in individual apartments and as each persons need for care increases, services can increase accordingly. This gives residents an opportu nity to remain in the apart ment setting for a greater length of time. RcAc’s offer private residences with the fea tures of a traditional apartment. Unit sizes vary from studio to one bedroom and larger. All units must have a kitch enette with cooking facil ities. Apartments are gen erally furnished by the individual, however some facilities may offer furnished or partially fur nished apartments. RcAc’s are meant to be as service intensive as needed by the individu als residing in the facility. Individuals generally choose an assisted living program based on the

RcAc’s can provide up to four hours of skilled and/or supportive care per day or 28 hours per week. Another benefit of RcAc’s is the availability of social activities. Many people moving to an assisted living program have been socially isolat ed, presenting a need for companionship and inter action. Programming for activities is provided by the facility staff.

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Dee rwood Crossing Senior Residences offers affordable assisted living to income-eligible seniors. Amenities include balconies, washers & dryers in select units, full kitchens with all appliances & underground parking. Residents enjoy daily social activities in a warm & welcoming environment. Services include assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration & three meals a day. Call today to learn more!

Deerwood Crossing is operated by Jewish Family Services, Inc. 4195 W. Bradley Road • 414-354-4700 • www.jfshousing.org

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