What is Supportive Living?

If you are searching for a compassionate senior care community, look no further than Evergreen Senior Living. Our communities provide compassionate care and support to seniors in a beautiful setting with a variety of upscale amenities.

What is a supportive living community, and how does it differ from the more commonly understood assisted living option? The answer is quite simple – the services, amenities and care are all exactly the same. The only difference is that supportive living communities work with select insurance plans, Medicare, Medicaid and Veterans programs. The supportive living program in Illinois accepts a broader range of benefits and payment options so as to make senior living options an affordable and realistic option for every senior. Assisted living communities accept only private pay and long-term care insurance.

The services at a supportive or assisted living community are for seniors who want to maintain their independence while also receiving some assistance with activities of daily living. Residents live in their own apartments within the community, but have help and support from the Wellness Team available at any time.

The Wellness Team provides personalized care services that are dependent upon the resident’s individual needs and preferences. An evaluation that includes the potential resident’s physician will determine the level of care that is appropriate. Supportive living believes in an interdisciplinary approach: all departments work together to provide seamless communication and care to residents and their families.

Standard services available at Evergreen Senior Living communities will include:

• 24-hour Wellness Support
• Routine medication management
• Discreet Personal Assistance
• Three nutritious meals each day, served restaurant style
• Housekeeping services
• Laundry Services
• Senior-friendly transportation
• Social Activities and engaging programming

Residents are free to come and go as long as they are able, in fact many residents still drive their own cars. Building maintenance teams take care of the upkeep of each apartment, so residents have the freedom to spend their time doing activities and hobbies they love, rather than changing light bulbs or air filters.

Today’s supportive and assisted living communities boast restaurant-style dining, giving residents options for their meals and the ability to provide recipes and input to the Culinary Team. Lifestyle Enrichment programs provide activities that are focused on resident’s interests. Ensuring that resident continue to live a rich and fulfilled life is an important part of the culture at Evergreen Senior Living.

Some assisted and supportive living communities also now offer memory support for seniors experiencing the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Residents may live in a separate unit within the community that is secured for their safety, and designed to meet their needs.Evergreen has several communities with this memory support option, called “The Legacy”.

Evergreen Place is committed to assisting residents in living life their way. If you would like to learn more about supportive living or our locations, visit our website at www.EvergreenSLC.com.