Where Do I Begin?

That's the question that many people ask when beginning their search for a senior living community. Because different types of communities offer different levels of service, you should begin by considering the types of services you or your loved one needs. KSLA's membership consists of several types of senior living communities:

Assisted Living Communities - Social Model (ALC)

Social Model Assisted Living Communities are for seniors who primarily need socialization.  It is a social model, not a health model.  Residents may have health issues, but can manage mostly by themselves.

Social Model Assisted Living Communities provide assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation and toileting.  In addition, these Assisted Living communities provide assistance with instrumental activities of daily living which include housekeeping, shopping, laundry, chores, transportation and clerical assistance. Social Model Assisted Living Communities also provide assistance with self-administration of medications.

Assisted Living Communities - Health Services Model (ALC-BH)

Health Services Model Assisted Living Communities are for seniors who need more health intervention. It is a health model. The residents in Health Services Model Assisted Living Communities need more help with medication administration, testing and other health services. Socialization is still needed and is an important part of the care provided.

Health Services Model Assisted Living Communities also provide assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation and toileting.  In addition, Health Services Model Assisted Living Communities provide assistance with instrumental activities of daily living which include housekeeping, shopping, laundry, chores, transportation and clerical assistance.

Assisted Living Communities - Dementia Care Model (ALC-DC)

Apartments located in an Assisted Living Community's Secure Dementia Care Unit provide specialized care, including health services, for residents with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.

The residents in Secure Dementia Care Model Assisted Living Communities need more help with medication administration, testing and other health services. Socialization is still needed and is an important part of the care provided.

Dementia Care Model Assisted Living Communities also provide assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding, ambulation and toileting.  In addition, Dementia Care Model Assisted Living Communities provide assistance with instrumental activities of daily living which include housekeeping, shopping, laundry, chores, transportation and clerical assistance.

Independent Living

Independent Living Communities provide services to residents who are able to live independently and who desire social interaction with their peers. Services offered in Independent Living Communities vary, but could include meals, rides to the grocery and doctor's appointments, among many others.