Learn About Assisted Living

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What is Assisted Living?

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) defines assisted living as a combination of housing, personalized supportive services, and health care designed to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of those who need help with activities of daily living. Not long ago if a senior needed help with something as simple as dressing, bathing or taking medication, the only options were nursing homes or costly in-home nursing care. The Brunswick Assisted Living offers a better way to care for people who need help but don't need the extensive care found at a nursing home...and for a fraction of the cost of a nursing home. We have created comforting, home-like communities where seniors live in private apartments with their own furnishings and treasures. Personal services, planned to meet each individual's unique needs, are provided in the privacy of the senior’s apartment, in a manner that maintains dignity and honors individual choices.
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Can the Brunswick care for residents who utilize wheelchairs or walkers?

YES. We can assist residents using wheelchairs, walkers and other ambulatory assistance devices. We provide as little or as much assistance as necessary to enable participation in all aspects of our activities program and daily living activities.
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Can the Brunswick care for residents who are incontinent?

YES. We provide toileting schedules for residents who experience incontinence, as well as partial and complete assistance with incontinence care products. Regularly scheduled showers, hydro tub bathing or personal hygiene assistance is also available. In addition, we assist residents in the care of permanent catheters.
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Can the Brunswick care for residents suffering from Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia?

YES. The Brunswick personalized care plans designed to promote quality of life for individuals with Alzheimer's Disease or other forms of dementia in a smaller, positive environment.
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Can the Brunswick provide meals for individuals with special dietary needs?

YES. A variety of special diets are available at the Brunswick including no added salt, no concentrated sweets, finger foods, soft, four-gram sodium, or pureed. Special nutritional supplements can be given to residents needing additional calories or vitamins. Our meal plans are created and supervised by a registered dietician who visits on a monthly basis.
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Can the Brunswick care for residents who need physical therapy or other skilled needs?

YES. The Brunswick works with Home Health agencies to meet physical occupational, or speech therapy needs. Area hospice agencies also work with the Brunswick to provide resident care and support. We can offer assistance in selecting an agency if needed.
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Can the Brunswick care for depressed or emotionally needy residents?

YES. Social interaction, positive surroundings, personal support, and caring staff members can assist with residents' well being. Continued support from family and friends is helpful during this sometimes difficult period of transition or loss of a loved one.
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How is assisted living different from a nursing home?

For decades, nursing homes have been one of the only options for people who needed help every day. These facilities are an institution of American healthcare, and typically provide skilled medical care to the elderly. Today, there is the Brunswick Assisted Living offering the ideal choice of healthcare, housing, and lifestyle for older adults who may require help with daily living but don't need the skilled medical care provided in nursing homes. The Brunswick offers personal care to residents on a scheduled and even unscheduled basis. Both assisted living and nursing home care are an invaluable part of the community; however, both are very different in the services that are offered and the individuals that they care for. Brunswick Assisted Living will gladly discuss with you the needs of your loved one and help you make a decision that's right for you.
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How do I choose an assisted living community for my mother?

Choosing an assisted living community can be a challenge. However, there are some general guidelines that you should follow as you begin looking for an assisted living community for your loved one. For example consider the following: Physical Features: Is the community well designed for the resident's needs? Is the floor plan easy to follow? Medication & Health Care: Does the community have specific policies regarding storage of medications? Assistance with medications? Training and supervision of staff and record keeping? Is self-administration of medication allowed? Every aspect of Brunswick Assisted Living, from the physical building to the care and services provided, is designed to make our residents and future residents feel at home—their home.
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What can you tell me about your staff?

Our staff members are chosen for their compassion and dedication to making our residents feel safe and comfortable in their own homes. Unlike most assisted living communities, we offer licensed nursing professionals and other caring staff that will make your new home safe and comfortable.
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Can our residents do things outside the assisted living community?

Yes, of course. Our assisted living communities offer transportation services for all residents as well as offering regularly scheduled outings and activities including trips to museums, shopping trips, outings for special events and holidays and much more.
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