State Law Regarding Patient to Employee ratio at Memory Care Facilities

SynD · April 1

Did you know that the State of Florida allows the same ratio of staffing for Assisted Living residents as it does for Memory Care! How is this possible when many of those in Memory Care required much more daily support? As individuals we are helpless without the support of organizations like the ALZ Association and affiliates. Is this problem even on the radar of those who can help to make a difference and get MC classified as requiring more staffing per resident!

SusanB-dil · April 2

I agree - to a point…

There is a facility not far from me that has a better ratio of caregiver/patient. The cost is more than double what the other facilities charge.

harshedbuzz · April 3

I am not surprised. In many states, Assisted Living and MCFs are both licensed under the umbrella of Personal Care. Most of the facilities near me that offer both under one roof charge those in MC about 1.5 times the fee of AL.

That said, those in PC without dementia, are more likely to have mobility issues that require assistance with many of the same ADLs PWD do. A friend of mom's is in AL because she's had a stroke— she needs assistance showering, changing clothes, toileting, getting to the dining room and even needs her food cut or finger foods.

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State Law Regarding Patient to Employee ratio at Memory Care Facilities

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