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  2. Continuing care retirement communities in the United States

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    A continuing care retirement community ( CCRC ), [1] [2] sometimes known as a life plan community, is a type of retirement community in the U.S. where a continuum of aging care needs—from independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care—can all be met within the community. [3] These various levels of shelter and care may be ...

  3. Point of care - Wikipedia

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    Point of care (POC) documentation is the ability for clinicians to document clinical information while interacting with and delivering care to patients. The increased adoption of electronic health records (EHR) in healthcare institutions and practices creates the need for electronic POC documentation through the use of various medical devices. [11]

  4. Vi Senior Living - Wikipedia

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    Vi Senior Living is a high-end retirement community developer, owner, and management group based out of Chicago, Illinois, United States. Vi maintains 10 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in six states, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, and South Carolina. Founded in 1987 by Penny Pritzker, the privately ...

  5. Life Care Centers of America - Wikipedia

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    lcca .com. Life Care Centers of America is the largest privately held long-term elderly care company in the U.S., with facilities across 27 states, and the third largest in the U.S. It is headquartered in Cleveland, Tennessee. According to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid, Life Care Centers of America operates 254 nursing homes ...

  6. Independent senior living - Wikipedia

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    Typical residents. A typical independent senior living community resident is a person 55 and older who is mentally and physically capable of living alone without skilled nursing or assistance with day-to-day activities. Some residents may need assistance with a few activities of daily living and can obtain third-party home health care services.

  7. Emeritus Senior Living - Wikipedia

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    www .emeritus .com. Emeritus Corporation doing business as Emeritus Senior Living was a provider of independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer's care, and skilled nursing for seniors living in Emeritus communities throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1993, and was acquired by Brookdale Senior Living (the largest company ...

  8. Nursing home residents' rights - Wikipedia

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    Residents have the right to access quality care for all residents, and to be told in advance about care and treatment, including all risks and benefits. Residents have the right to remain in the facility unless there is a valid, legal reason for transfer or discharge and the resident will receive a 30-day written notice with the reason for the ...

  9. Long-term care - Wikipedia

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    Long-term care ( LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long-term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet ...