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I’m having a challenge trying to find a foster care home where the owner and their family DO NOT live in the lower level apartment. The homes are for dementia, stroke, Alzheimer etc.
One has 5 children living in the home with 6-7 patients in the upper level. Above average 3500 sq ft. ranch home but family (mom/owner, 12-14-19-22-24 yrs old) living in the lower level is awkward. I’m hopeful I will find a suitable home.
Wood, vinyl or tile floors in a foster care home is necessary. NO carpet.
Looking at Foster Care info on you tube, many are hoping to become wealthy Foster Care entrepreneurs.

I honestly have never heard of Foster Care families for the elder?
I really haven't.
I have heard of Board and Cares which are often done out of the home and often are family run and often with kids of about the age you mention. The kids often participate in business model and care with transportation, with cooking and serving and cleaning. It is often a family atmosphere and many patients thrive there. The limit in patients often about 6.

As to Foster, I do know one gentleman who, until his death, had polio from early childhood and essentially had the use of one one strong arm with both legs now useless and in w/c and one arm only somewhat of use. He did financial work from his home, owned a long in San Diego left to him with another home alongside it. What he did was get a family and caretaker to care for him for his life at home in exchange for the home next door to live in, and to receive when he died. It worked well for him. He was my brother's age. He is now gone.

Wish you luck as you sort through options available.
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cover9339 May 28, 2024
Oh AlvaDeer 😆 Your last sentence first paragraph.

Many of these places try to get the maximum, which in some places can be up to 16 people.
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This is a new one for me. My first thought was that I would not want a foster home for myself or a family member.

Then again, I don’t have any experience with this situation. I am doubtful of this working.

I know of board and care homes that are run by registered nurses. I would trust them because they have a professional background.

If these ‘foster homes’ for elders aren’t qualified in caregiving, it would be a disastrous situation.

Wishing you all the best in finding a solution for your needs.
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It sounds like a nice idea on paper, but I feel like to many people would do it for the money, and not care for them well.

Just like are Foster Care system, for children
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JoAnn29 May 28, 2024
These type places would have to be licenced so inspected by the State. I would think the people running it would have to be certified aides maybe even RNs.
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Never heard of this before . I Know there are group homes for mentally Ill But Never heard of foster homes for disabled Older adults .
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cover9339 May 28, 2024
There are, similar to group homes. They're for seniors who can do much for themselves but need a little help from time to time.
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I wonder if the OP is describing Board and Care?
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These homes I am sure are licensed by the State. Which means there are inspections. We don't have these where I live. Maybe as suggested it not Foster care your looking for its Board and Care.
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I've never heard of adult foster homes for adults. I don't see where you are having a challenge. The place for a stroke patient with Alzheimer's is a nursing home. A long-term care facility. Or if possible an assisted living apartment. Not in a family's home with multiple kids.
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NeedHelpWithMom May 28, 2024
I wholeheartedly agree! 👍 A foster home would not be my first choice.

Maybe, they are considering a foster home because of it being a smaller size or perhaps a lower price point than a facility.

If price is a concern, they should speak with an elder attorney or possibly a social worker who has experience with placement.

Someone should start a post in discussions about placement when there are financial difficulties.

I am not qualified to make the post myself. Igloo could do it. She is extremely knowledgeable in this area.
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Adult foster care is another name for board and care. Usually families do live in and run them.

I’d be most uncomfortable about minors in the property. A 12 yo cannot legally work at all.
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NeedHelpWithMom May 28, 2024
I wouldn’t want minors in the house either. It isn’t a good environment for them to grow up in.
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Maybe you mean Group Home.

If that's the case, NO!!!

These homes are usually "isolated, from many amenities in the community there are in, have the maximum amount of residents allowed and residents not only pay room and board plus any extras they may want, they're responsible contributing to the food budget for all residents living there.
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BurntCaregiver May 29, 2024
@Cover

No, I don't think the OP is talking about the kind of group home you're saying. Group homes do not have children mixed in with adults.
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The term Adult Foster Care, is the same as Board and Room etc. Check out the massive list of homes by zip code on the following sites.

Seniorly.com,
APlaceformon.com
https://www.agingcare.com/articles/guide-to-board-and-care-facilities-and-adult-foster-homes-104568.htm

The ranch style homes are licensed and inspected by each state and are small 6-12 residents. Some even take tube feeding patients. The prices are much lower than large facilities.

In my state cost starts around $3400 per month. The more exclusive homes are $8000 per month or more depending on level of care. Much cheaper than a large facility and more hands on for the patient.

The homes I've looked at have wrap around decks and ramps so patients can sit outside, nice size family rooms with TV games etc. Hard surface floors handicap bathrooms etc. BUT, some owners have their family living in the remodeled lower level. These homes do not accept Medicaid if the owner lives in the home,
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Nina Nan

In my state (Massachusetts) Foster care homes for adults are paid for by Medicaid.
I don't know what state you are in. However, the following link may provide you with a model for Adult Foster Care Homes and information about what you may expect and what to look for.
"Program Description: MassHealth’s (Medicaid) Adult Foster Care program allows elderly participants to move into a caregiver’s home and receive care there instead of living in a nursing home or another institutional facility. Alternatively, a caregiver can move into the participant’s home."
Caregiver Homes of Massachusetts: Adult Foster Care from MassHealth (payingforseniorcare.com)

It may be advisable to contact a social worker from the local Hospital and get referrals. Also, a helpful resource may be the Office for Elder Affairs in your state.
Best wishes and Good Luck.
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