Do Assisted Living Communities Have Nurses?

Assisted living is a rewarding option for many older adults. It’s an incredible way to get support every day with the tasks that are sometimes troublesome. Independence and professional care are blended together to make everyday life much easier. But what about healthcare?

Many assisted living communities like the Mira Vie Senior Living communities provide access to essential healthcare services. While regulations can vary depending on location, our community offers everyday medical support and medication management alongside other medical support.

What Is Assisted Living?

Assisted living is a special type of senior living. It’s designed for seniors looking for support in their everyday lives—while still maintaining their independence and autonomy.  When tasks like bathing, grooming, managing medication, and housekeeping become problematic, assisted living can help. 

In assisted living, your loved one receives a customized care plan that meets their unique needs. These communities carefully blend support and personal care together to help residents make every day matter. 

Meanwhile, the community offers easy access to all kinds of services and experiences. These are designed to make daily life easier, more convenient, and more pleasant. Assisted living is a lifestyle built around support, independence, and a maintenance-free life. It’s a wonderful option for older adults in need.

Assisted Living Regulations in New Jersey

However, the specific services and available support can vary depending on location. In New Jersey, assisted living is broken down into 3 categories:

• Assisted living residences, or ALRs, a community that provides apartment-style housing, dining services, private areas, and kitchenettes, alongside some healthcare and medical support.
• Comprehensive personal care homes, or CPCHs, which are designed to provide room and board to older adults looking to simplify life alongside some healthcare and medical support.
• Assisted living programs, or ALPs, which differ from ALRs. These provide, or arrange, assisted living services to tenants of public homes which cannot be classified as ALRs due to licensing or regulation.

ALR and CPCH communities can provide basic medical support and medication management. In many cases, these communities have trained and licensed healthcare professionals on staff—including registered nurses. This way, you can have peace of mind knowing your loved one is in safe hands.

What’s Included in Assisted Living?

Assisted living isn’t just about support. It’s about making every day special. That’s why our community at Mira Vie at Brookfield provides residents with seamless access to:

• Nutritious dining options
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• Spa services
• Themed parties
• Live entertainment
• Game areas and events
• Plenty of clubs and activity groups
• Spiritual and religious services
• An on-site salon and barber shop
• Maintenance services
• Beautiful common areas and green spaces

We’re also proud to have an on-site medical clinical staffed with full-time registered nurses. This way, residents can stay largely independent. But they’ll also always have access to the services they need to maintain their lifestyle.

Who Qualifies to Live in Assisted Living?

Assisted living can be an extremely rewarding decision. It’s particularly ideal for older adults who are:

• Over the age of 65 (or the specific age stated by the community in question)
• Looking for assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and taking medications
• Preferring a maintenance-free lifestyle without the responsibilities of homeownership
• Interested in a social community with access to a variety of activities and events
• In need of occasional healthcare support while maintaining a degree of independence
• Can remain mostly independent but need some everyday support

If your loved one meets these factors, they may qualify to live in assisted living.

Alternatives to Assisted Living

However, if your loved one is living with complex medical needs or cognitive changes, your family may need to consider an alternative form of care. Fortunately, there are other options: skilled nursing and memory care.

What Is Skilled Nursing?

Skilled nursing is a residential type of living designed to provide a high level of healthcare support. Often, skilled nursing offers hospital-style care in a home-like setting. They’re equipped with advanced healthcare technology and registered healthcare professionals. This lets them provide around-the-clock support for complex conditions.

What Is Memory Care?

Memory care is a type of long-term care for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. These communities provide 24/7 supervision and support in a secure, home-like environment. The goal is to help residents manage complex cognitive conditions while providing everyday support.

Is It Time for Assisted Living?

If you think it’s time to help a loved one move to assisted living, reach out to us here at Mira Vie at Brookfield. Assisted living can be an excellent choice, but we also offer other levels of care. We’re ready to help your loved one make every moment matter, so book a tour with us today! We’re looking forward to meeting you.