Information for Families
Understanding Your Options
What is assisted living and when is it appropriate?
Assisted living communities are for senior adults who are able to sustain a level of independent living but need some help with the activities of daily life (ADL). An assisted living facility is not a medical facility, but its residents have access to medical care at all times. Assisted living is appropriate for those older adults who are mentally competent, who are ambulatory with assistance, and who are able to assist with their own personal care, but who would benefit from help with the following:
- Meal preparation
- Laundry, housekeeping and maintenance services
- Medication management and reminders
- Assistance with bathing, dressing, and/or incontinence
- Transportation to shopping and medical appointments
- Call system monitored by nursing staff at all times
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If you have any questions about assisted living care or your service, our admissions staff is standing by to help. Give us a call today.
337-837-9624
When is skilled nursing appropriate?
Sometimes an injury or illness will create a need for rehabilitation or a temporary stay at a skilled nursing facility, which may be an intermediate stop before a patient is able to return home. Should residents of Camelot of Broussard Assisted Living need this type of short-term medical attention, our sister facility, Camelot of Broussard Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, can provide the trusted care your loved one needs, with all the comforts of home.
When is it time to consider long-term skilled nursing care?
Residential nursing care might be appropriate when your loved one:
- needs frequent daily medical attention
- is not mobile or has great difficulty moving
- is no longer eating appropriately
- fails to practice proper hygiene/self-care
More Resources
- Learn what to look for when evaluating senior care communities and what questions to ask during your search.
- Understand the costs of assisted living and explore payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance.
- Find answers to common questions about assisted living services, and daily life.
Come see for yourself
Our top-quality care creates results. In fact, our discharge to home rate is above the national average. And our beautiful, comfortable surroundings make guests feel right at home. Come see what makes Camelot Broussard Assisted Living so special.