There are a number of different options when it comes to medical care and assistance with activities of daily living for senior citizens, depending on the level of care needed. Fortunately, there are different types of facilities that offer varying levels of care that older individuals and their families can choose from.
Assisted living facilities house individuals who need some level of care, monitoring, and services, but who can live relatively independently. Individuals who live in assisted living facilities do not need 24-hour nursing care. Assisted living facilities allow individuals to continue to live independently while still receiving some care and monitoring.
A Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) is a type of assisted living facility where five or more unrelated persons who are over the age of 18 live together in a community setting. CBRFs are often senior-based communities, but they also may offer housing for adults with developmental disabilities, mental health problems, and physical disabilities. The type of care available at CBRFs is above the level of room and board, and may include up to three hours per week of nursing care per resident.
Nursing homes are residential facilities for five or more adults who need access to 24-hour nursing care, whether it is limited nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or skilled nursing services. Individuals in nursing homes are unable to live independently or even semi-independently. In most cases, nursing home residents have medical problems that are significant enough that they require constant nursing care.
No matter which type of long-term care facility is right for you or your loved one, you have the right to expect quality care and protection from abuse and neglect. Unfortunately, some facilities do not provide the quality that you expected, which can result in abuse or neglect of its residents. We are the Wisconsin abuse lawyers to whom you can turn if you suspect or become aware of abusive actions taken toward your loved one while residing in any type of long-term care facility, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and CBRFs. Regardless of the complexity or difficulty of your situation, the Madison long-term care abuse and neglect attorneys of Boller & Vaughan are prepared to advocate on behalf of your loved one and hold assisted living or other long-term care facilities responsible for any abuse that has occurred.
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society recently published a study by researchers at Brown University. The study found that older adults often feel rushed and unprepared when they must choose a skilled nursing facility […]
The Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has the responsibility of ensuring that Wisconsin residents are healthy and safe. If you ever believe that a nursing home or […]
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We live in Friendship, Wisconsin, and Boller & Vaughan came to our doorstep to discuss our mother’s wrongful death claim on a Saturday morning. Not only were we pleased with the large recovery, we were so thankful to have lawyers who were willing to explain to us every twist and turn along the way. It is great to know there is a law firm that will fight for the rights of elderly people all over Wisconsin.
Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan were incredible in working on my case and my daughter’s case. I was out of work and in the hospital with a new baby. Mr. Boller and Ms. Vaughan protected our rights and it was a pleasure to work with them. I hope never to be in another motor vehicle accident, however, if I am and I am injured, I will contact Boller & Vaughan immediately.
I was referred to Michelle through a friend. I have never had a better experience. It took a little over a year to get my settlement but the staff there stayed in constant contact and kept me in the loop. Oh, and Michelle actually got me MORE money than we discussed. I will refer anyone to this firm. Words cannot do justice the thanks that I have for Michelle and her staff (Mary especially) thank you guys so much!
After my husband died as a result of a motor vehicle accident, Boller & Vaughan spent countless hours talking with me, meeting with me in person, and making sure that I was okay. The drunk driver who hit us did not have any insurance, and we had to make a claim through our own insurance. Boller & Vaughan was fantastic at explaining the law to me and the handling of our claims.
After my son was injured in a daycare setting, Ms. Vaughan took the time to thoroughly investigate our case and my son’s injuries. Michele was approachable and had answers to our questions. Talking with her helped to relieve many of our anxieties.
