FAQ | The Homestead Senior Living

Learn About Senior Living and Memory Care in Fallon, NV – The Homestead

We know that selecting a senior living or memory care community is a significant decision. Families want the confidence that their choice will provide for all physical and emotional needs within an atmosphere of comfortable, high-quality living. It’s natural to have many questions when beginning this search, which is why we have compiled some of the most common inquiries we receive at The Homestead.

The Homestead FAQ

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Why do people choose The Homestead?

Our surveys indicate that the top three reasons why people choose The Homestead for themselves or their loved ones are the following:

The friendliness of our staff
The cleanliness of our facility
The small, personal size of our home

Can residents have pets?

The Homestead allows pets inside the facility area.

What is not covered by monthly room and board?

The costs not covered in the monthly room and board are the following:

Personal phone service
Medications
Field trip expenses
Home health care
Occupational, physical or speech therapy
Portable or personal oxygen units
Significant medical products or equipment
Toiletry items, such as soap, toothpaste, etc.
Beauty salon permanents, haircuts and coloring

Medicare may cover the cost of home health care, medications, therapy and pharmaceutical equipment. Included in the monthly room and board charges are a weekly shampoo and set for women and a monthly haircut for men.

Does Homestead accept Medicaid?

The Homestead is a Medicaid provider and participates in the Personal Care Program.

How many staff members are on site?

Although we are a small and homelike facility, The Homestead’s trained staff allows all of our residents to benefit from personalized service and genuine relationships. Our compassionate nursing staff are all certified and have years of experience. We also have licensed professional nurses on site. Every member of our staff must undergo a criminal background check prior to hiring, as well as a check to ensure that their certifications or professional licenses are legitimate and in good standing with the appropriate organizations.

What are visiting hours?

The Homestead allows families and friends to visit residents 24/7. Socialization is an important part of our home and we would never discourage anyone from visiting their loved ones.

Assisted Living FAQ

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What exactly is Assisted Living and Memory Care?

Assisted living and memory care communities are designed to provide living arrangements to residents who are no longer willing or able to live on their own. There are different levels of care that facilities can provide, ranging from independent living arrangements to specialized memory support and full-time care. Viewed as the best of both worlds, these communities are often considered more appealing than nursing homes because they offer a more homelike atmosphere and a community of residents who benefit from both support and dignity. They also provide residents with as much independence as they want while ensuring that compassionate care—including specialized memory care, is always available and nearby.

What is the difference between an assisted living facility and a nursing home?

Independent and assisted living is designed for anyone over the age of 55 who still has the ability to maintain some independence and their activities of daily living but can also benefit from assistance. Support is always available and provided and activities and amenities are a regular part of daily life. Nursing homes are primarily for residents who have a much higher level of physical, emotional and medicinal needs.

How important is it to learn about a facility before making a decision?

Considering assisted living options is no easy task, but it should be an integral part of your decision process. The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association dedicated to senior living communities, states that these major life decisions should be made after thorough research into your facility of choice. Independence, respect, privacy, religious freedom, the right to voice grievances when they arise, and attentive and personal care for residents should be essential factors that you consider. At The Homestead, these attributes are provided simply because we genuinely care about residents and employ staff members who truly enjoy what they do for a living.