Dooley said OK, moving in about a year ago. A dozen years ago, Dooley might have ended up spending much more money for nursing home care. Assisted living centers, actually started here in Oregon, were just getting going then. When a person comes to Powell Valley, the family, the new resident and a nurse carefully assess exactly what care is needed and wanted. The care given can be anything from help with dressing in the morning to a full medication management program.
Assisted care is a wonderful solution while it lasts.
The issue is what happens when residents don't qualify to live in assisted living anymore. Basically, a move to a nursing facility is required when a resident is not able to get to the dining room and feed him or herself, said Douglas. Making the move Dooley's family helped her with an estate sale, then helped her move into one of Powell Valley's studio apartments. Fees are added when she needs extra care. But last winter, two more bouts of pneumonia kept her in bed.