Ben Friedman Shows You What to Look for in the Perfect Long-Term-Care Facility

Ben Friedman Shows You What to Look for in the Perfect Long-Term-Care Facility
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Canada has 2,076 fully equipped and staffed long-term-care homes: 

54% - private investments

46% - government properties 

Most Canadian long-term-care facilities maintain 24-hour care and supervision, managed by supportive and qualified assisted living care providers. Patients requiring long-term-care services have unique needs, whether recovering from surgery, managing an illness, or simply dealing with the slowing down and wear and tear of old age. 

Families in Canada face several challenges when it comes to choosing the right long-term-care facility to match their loved one's lifestyle, budget, and needs. Ben Friedman, owner and operator of Rykka Care Centres, Canada's premier long-term care facilities, has shared some tips on choosing the right facility for your elderly loved ones when time is running short and stress levels are high.

The Long-Term Care You're Searching For

Long-term-care facilities employ highly qualified staff to monitor and care for patients. A wide range of personal care services is available to older adults who require non-medical support, including ADLs, IADLs, companionship, transportation, and housekeeping. Those requiring skilled care services need assistance with mobility, monitoring of vitals, wound care, intravenous therapy, and medication management. Memory care services may be available at long-term-care facilities for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Residents of the facilities have the opportunity to live and socialize with other older adults, enjoy 24/7 monitored services, and participate in scheduled activities at the facilities. 

Ben Friedman originally founded Rykka Care Centre, which owns and operates a number of long-term-care facilities in Ontario, Canada. Rykka Care Centre's facilities, currently helmed by Ben Friedman, provide some of the best long-term care Canada has to offer.

Who Is Ben Friedman?

Ben Friedman is a Los Angeles, California-born real estate entrepreneur presently living in Ontario, Canada. He developed an interest in long-term-care facilities from spending time with family, who operated a family-owned facility.  

Rykka Care Centre is a time-honored and respected Canadian company with a long history of top-notch service inside long-term-care facility settings. Under Ben Friedman's leadership, Rykka Care Centre continually administers premium care to all long-term-care residents and patients in his facilities. 

Here are a few of Ben Friedman's tips for choosing the perfect Canadian long-term-care facility for your aging loved ones:

Service Costs and Payment Requirements

Long-term-care facilities charge based on the varied costs of specific care services. Several different methods of payment are accepted at most long-term-care facilities. The most frequently utilized payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, veteran's benefits, long-term-care insurance, personal savings, and more. Choosing the ideal payment method depends on the amount of the bill and your preferences.

Ben Friedman estimates that:

  • Assisted living costs are roughly $3600/month

  • Memory care is $4700/month

  • Skilled nursing is $6700/month

Neither Medicare nor health insurance covers skilled-nursing long-term care. Even though Medicaid does cover long-term care, an older person must have exhausted his or her possessions to qualify.

Ben Friedman on the Quality of Services

In Canada, an on-site visit to the long-term-care facility you are considering provides a detailed firsthand experience. Exploring the facility in person provides an opportunity for someone to gauge the condition and quality of the rooms, supplies, and amenities offered in the facility.

Ben Friedman, a prolific real estate industry leader in Canada, also recommends checking with the Ministry of Health and long-term care to verify the level of care at that facility and to gather history and extra pertinent information. That should include checking for compliance orders, prior complaints, and investigations to ensure the facility hasn't been in the bad books repeatedly throughout the years. 

Make sure you find out what the Ministry found to be true about issues at the facility in the past. No matter what the issue concerning long-term-care facilities across the country, the Ministry of Health will always investigate and determine the truth. 

Friedman on Canadian Licensing and Certifications

Ben Friedman urges everyone to ensure that the nursing home and the active administrator are properly licensed and updated. The Canadian long-term-care facility should meet all the local and provincial government standards. Friedman suggests checking all Medicaid and Medicare regulations if they are certified. You should also check if the facility in question has passed the inspection survey conducted by the State Survey Agency.

The Staff

Ben Friedman suggests you begin by checking the availability and number of staff. A facility with a small staff might not be the right option for some elderly people who require more attention. Further, anyone searching for a long-term-care facility needs to find out how many certified nursing assistants are employed in the target facility and how many nursing home residents they must serve each day. It is also important to consider the therapies available and the team that provides these services. 

Friedman advises people who search for nursing homes for their elderly loved ones to inquire if the facility provides social services. Social workers provide medically related social services that most nursing home residents may need on a regular basis. According to Ben Friedman, long-term care should be available to all clients regardless of age. 

In his capacity as owner and operator of some of Canada's best long-term-care facilities, Ben Friedman strives to match clients with the right nursing home. The guide above aims to make finding the best long-term-care facility in Canada easy for everyone.

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