Los Angeles executive Jacob M. Graff guides a firm that acquires, develops, and manages eldercare facilities. Jacob M. Graff focuses on assisted living and skilled and sub-acute care and has worked to upgrade and expand facilities.
When selecting an assisted living community, a basic factor is location. Many people want the locations to be relatively close to where family members and friends live. One thing to be aware of is that some states limit the amount of medical assistance offered at assisted living residences.
Another consideration is size, with licensed facilities ranging from less than a dozen beds to more than 500. While a larger community allows for more social interactions and offers more amenities such as swimming pools, it may come at the expense of personalized care.
When deciding on a facility, consider the staff-to-resident ratio and the passion that staff members have for caring for an aging population. If one’s health and faculties are relatively intact, the larger facility may be a good option. If more intensive care is a priority, consider an adult foster care setup that limits resident numbers and offers a low staff-resident ratio.
