Is Assisted Living Full-Time Care?
Assisted living provides daily support and 24/7 staff presence, but it differs from 24/7 skilled nursing care. For many Wichita families, assisted living offers the ideal blend of independence and support with everyday tasks. At the same time, nursing homes are designed to meet the complex medical needs that require continuous clinical oversight.
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What Assisted Living Provides
- Help with Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Medication reminders/administration per policy
- Meals, housekeeping, laundry, and activities
- Staff available 24/7 for oversight and response
- Coordination with outside providers (home health, therapy, hospice) when appropriate
What Assisted Living Is Not
Assisted living is not a hospital or skilled nursing facility. It generally does not provide…
- Continuous bedside nursing or complex IV therapies without outside providers
- Ventilator management or advanced wound care beyond policy
- Round-the-clock clinical monitoring for unstable conditions
Who Benefits Most from Assisted Living
Seniors who need daily help, safety cues, meals, medication support, and social structure, without intensive clinical care, often thrive in assisted living.
When Nursing Care Is Appropriate
- Unstable medical conditions needing frequent interventions
- Complex wound care or feeding tubes beyond AL policy
- Two-person transfers or equipment that the community cannot safely support
- Clinical monitoring is only a skilled nursing facility
Planning Care Levels Over Time
Care needs to change. Many families start in assisted living, add home health or therapy as needed, and consider short-term rehab or skilled nursing only if conditions become clinically complex.
The Keepsake Kottage Approach
Keepsake Kottage Home Plus offers a small, home-like setting with personalized routines, proactive communication, and coordination with external providers when appropriate, so residents can remain comfortable and supported.
FAQs: Is Assisted Living Full-Time Care?
Is there staff 24/7?
Yes, assisted living maintains staff on site around the clock for oversight and response.
Does assisted living include medical treatments?
Assisted living focuses on daily support. Skilled medical treatments may require home health care, therapy, hospice care, or a nursing facility.
Can someone move from assisted living to nursing care later?
Yes, when needs exceed licensing/safety limits, a transition to a higher level of care is appropriate.
Disclaimer
This article is informational and not medical, legal, or financial advice. Policies vary by provider and may change. Always confirm details with your care team and the specific community.
