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Residential Care Residential Senior Care - Oregon & Washington

Residential Care Communities provide housing and supportive services for six or more people who don’t need 24 hour nursing care. Residential Care Communities offer shared and private rooms. These communities are not required to provide private bathrooms or kitchenettes. Many Residential Care Communities specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These settings are licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services.

When considering any long-term care setting, request copies of the residents’ rights, the admission contract, and price list. (Read them carefully). Residential Care Communities are not required to have licensed nurses on staff for a specific number of hours per week. The nurse typically does not provide hands-on personal nursing care.

Duties and qualifications of direct caregivers will vary among communities. Staff to resident ratio will typically be lower than what is required for nursing homes. Caregivers are not required to be certified, although training prior to providing services to residents is mandatory.




	Residential Care Residential Care Communities provide housing and supportive services for six or more people who don’t need 24 hour nursing care. Residential Care Communities offer shared and private rooms. These communities are not required to provide private bathrooms or kitchenettes. Many Residential Care Communities specialize in caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These settings are licensed and regulated by the Department of Human Services. When considering any long-term care setting, request copies of the residents’ rights, the admission contract, and price list. (Read them carefully). Residential Care Communities are not required to have licensed nurses on staff for a specific number of hours per week. The nurse typically does not provide hands-on personal nursing care. Duties and qualifications of direct caregivers will vary among communities. Staff to resident ratio will typically be lower than what is required for nursing homes. Caregivers are not required to be certified, although training prior to providing services to residents is mandatory.