Health FAQs

My parent uses a wheelchair. Will that be a problem?

No. Some facilities may not have wide enough doorways or halls for a wheelchair. Seniors using walkers or wheelchairs must go to a facility licensed for non-ambulatory residents. There are many qualified facilities in Riverside. People using canes are considered ambulatory.

What about incontinence?

Most facilities are willing to care for bladder and/or bowel incontinence. Usually there is an additional charge of around $300/month and the resident or family must provide supplies.

Can a Board & Care or Assisted Living Facility provide diabetes care like special diets or insulin injections?

Most places can accommodate special diabetes diets. If the senior needs help with insulin injections they MUST be in a facility with a licensed nurse on staff. Care Placement knows where these places are! Self-care insulin-dependent residents, however, can be at almost any facility.

Grandpa needs hospice care? Does that limit my choices?

Yes, but Care Placement knows which facilities are licensed for Hospice care.

What about seniors with HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis C?

These potentially contagious diseases require many additional precautions by care givers and facility administrators. State licensing is quite strict and may limit options considerably.

My Grandmother has a small dog she just HAS to keep! 

Call us. We know which facilities allow pets. Usually a deposit is required.

I have a specific issue not covered here. Will you help?

Yes! We understand there are many health related issues. There may be personality, religious, or ethnic issues or preferences that need to be discussed. You will find the staff at Care Placement eager to answer your questions! We care and we can help!