Nursing Facilities Licensed nursing facilities provide 24-hour supervised nursing care, personal care, therapy, supervised nutrition, organized activities, social services, room, board, and laundry. In Washington State, there are many nursing facilities with Alzheimer's units. These units provide for the special needs of the Alzheimer's resident. Staff are trained to assist residents to maintain their self-care abilities as long as possible. Alzheimer's units frequently have enclosed exercise areas outside, track-like areas for walking inside, and activities geared for the resident with a short attention span.
Many people enter a nursing facility for rehabilitation or short-term intensive nursing care.
Nursing services and personal care may also be provided in a private home or in a community setting. Planning for care after the nursing facility stay should begin as soon as possible. If a nursing facility resident is likely to return home within six months, they may keep some part of their income to retain their home or apartment. The physician must certify the probable return home. A one-time discharge allowance can help a resident find a place to live and set up housekeeping after a stay in a nursing facility.