This can be tricky at times, so please be careful. Some nursing home programs charge a fee due to the level of care the individual needs. Others will quote you a base rate that does not include services such as laundry, catheter care, medication management, etc. Then make a point of calling to be sure that you understand the information completely. Some nursing homes have a beauty salon, a gift shop, an active recreation therapy department and volunteer services department.
Some facilities even offer support groups or educational programs for the resident's family members.
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