Group Home Texas
Looking for a Group Home in Texas for Mom or Dad ?
A Group Home is a licensed 24-hour care property. Often within someone’s personal home, these senior living homes offer room, board, 24-hour staffing, care services, and assistance with things such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and other forms of personal care.
Please call us before calling a Group Home, Board and Care or Residential Care Home . As a Gerontologist and previous Executive Director for Assisted Living and Memory Care Facilities we know how to navigate the industry. FREE of charge, we are able to guide clients to reputable Board and Care and advocate for our clients when matching them to a Board and Care that meets their needs. Our priority is our client’s well-being, comfort, and happiness. Call Us Today 949-278-6181
Considerations for Group Home in Texas
Group Homes for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease
Group homes offer a residential care setting tailored to seniors, including those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. These homes provide a structured, supportive environment where older adults can receive personalized care while maintaining a sense of community and dignity.
Some considerations to be taken for Group Homes or Board and Care options are finances, reputation, team’s longevity, team’s training, services offered. Some communities might charge for care separately, as your or your loved one decline you need to take into consideration the higher cost of care for the additional services as well as yearly rent increases. You want to ensure the Board and Care is able to care for you or your loved one through end of life to avoid having to move later.
Key Features of Group Homes for Seniors
Specialized Support and Supervision
Staff are trained to assist with the unique needs of seniors facing memory loss, including help with daily activities, medication management, and behavioral support for those with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
Comfortable Community Living
Located in quiet, residential neighborhoods, group homes offer a homelike atmosphere that helps residents feel secure, engaged, and connected to the surrounding community.
Individualized Care Plans
Each senior receives a customized care plan that focuses on their physical, emotional, and cognitive needs—supporting independence where possible while ensuring safety and quality of life.
Different Levels of Care
Group homes can vary by the number of residents, staff-to-patient ratios, and the complexity of care offered, including homes that specialize in memory care for those in advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.
Funding and Affordability Care may be funded through Medicaid waiver programs, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, or private pay, depending on eligibility and services required.
Advantages and Considerations
Group homes offer close supervision and tailored care in a smaller, more intimate setting compared to larger facilities. However, they may offer less privacy or fewer amenities than other options.
Alternatives to Group Homes
For some seniors, alternatives like assisted living, in-home care, or memory care units in larger facilities may be more appropriate depending on the progression of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Determining Your Options with a Comprehensive Assessment
In order to identify which setting is best for our clients we perform a comprehensive assessment which includes; Fall Risk Evaluation, Geriatric Depression evaluation, Self-Medication assessment, Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE), Pain and Skin assessments as needed. Having an independent assessment prior to placing the older adult is important for many reasons:
- Obtain an unbiased assessment.
- Obtain a baseline.
- Compare independent assessment to the assessment done by the community to ensure the correct services are provided and charged accordingly.
Making the decision to place a loved one in a Board and Care is a difficult one; please allow us to help you through these challenging times. Call Us Today 949-278-6181