The Vast Differences in Modern Assisted Living Communities Compared to Years Past

July 1, 2015 by ·

Assisted Living in Citronelle AL

In the past, assisted living communities were often closely associated with nursing homes. However, assisted living today is not even remotely close to what it was in the years past. There are manyAssisted Living in Citronelle AL differences and we will list just a few of them here.

Difference #1: More responsive staff. In the past, some assisted living communities, as well as nursing homes, were understaffed and had far too many residents who required assistance. It’s important to realize there is a significant difference between assisted living and nursing home care, and today’s modern communities often have plenty of staff to be as responsive as possible to each resident.

Difference #2: Today’s facilities often have high quality restaurants with a full-time chef. In the past it might’ve been a cafeteria with mass-produced meals and few options. Today, many assisted living facilities have an actual restaurant in the facility with a high-quality chef. This provides a better atmosphere and allows people to feel like they are more involved in a community.

Difference #3: Today’s assisted living facilities often have exercise facilities. A workout or exercise room is commonplace in many communities today. That’s because the benefits of exercise for seniors has become readily apparent. Most medical professionals recommend seniors get at least 15 minutes of cardiovascular exercise every single day. It’s the same for younger adults as well, but many people often underestimate just how valuable exercise can be. Assisted living facilities don’t make those mistakes any longer.

Difference #4: Comfort and quality are vastly improved. Stepping into the lobby of an assisted living facility can feel like stepping into a high scale apartment community. That’s because these facilities have invested a significant amount of money in improving their appearance as well is their appeal to elderly individuals.

People need to feel comfortable where they live, and today it is one of the best senior care options anyone can choose. Take the time to visit an assisted living community, especially if you or someone you know may be having difficulty living independently at home.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Citronelle, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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