FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Caraway Assisted Living

How do I know if it is time to make a move to Assisted Living?

Deciding when it’s time to move into assisted living can be a difficult and emotional decision, but there are several factors to consider that may indicate if it’s the right time to move into an Assisted Living:

  • Health and safety concerns such as frequent falls, difficulty with mobility, struggling to manage
    daily activities like bathing, dressing, or cooking, or mismanaging medications
  • Isolation and loneliness are indicators as they have a significant negative effect on mental and
    emotional wellbeing
  • The primary caregiver is feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or unable to provide the level of care
    needed
  • Personal preference to alleviate the stress of maintaining a home or to maintain their
    independence separately from relying on family or the dependability of a paid caregiver in the
    home

How much does Caraway Assisted Living cost?

Room rates are inclusive of care, meals, internal activities, cable television, common area wi-fi, utilities, laundry, and housekeeping. Monthly rates vary based on the type of room chosen, choices of community amenities, and level of care needed, and generally range between $4,900 and $5,995. Rents usually increase by 3 – 6% annually. Some costs may be reimbursable through a long-term care insurance policy.

Does Caraway Assisted Living accept Medicaid?

Caraway Assisted Living does not accept the Medicaid Waiver plan. The community does participate with limited availability in the Cecil County Housing subsidy program.

How are the medical needs of my loved one addressed?

Our goal is to alleviate the stress of the daily caregiving and monitoring while maintaining an open dialogue to help provide the best care for your loved one. Caraway Assisted Living partners with a nurse practitioner, mental health practice,physical and occupational therapists, lab and x-ray company, and podiatrist to address chronic illnesses. Each practitioner contracts directly with the family or POA, and Caraway helps to coordinate the visits in the community. Additionally, our Delegating Nurse completes a thorough assessment when your loved one moves in and again whenever there is a significant change in condition (i.e. your loved one having a hospital visit). The assessment, along with medical practitioner’s suggestions and family input, is used to create an individualized service plan which advises the team on the best way to care for your loved one. The Delegating Nurse also oversees the assignment of medication administration to your loved one.

You are informed of changes to your loved one’s condition. You are also responsible for working with the Assisted Living Manager to coordinate care for your loved one in the case of an acute medical condition. This may include scheduling/transporting your loved one to a specialist or urgent care practice and communicating updates if your loved one visits or is admitted to the hospital.

What reasons would my loved one be asked to leave Assisted Living?

Caraway Assisted Living is licensed to provide the highest level of care as regulated by the Maryland Office of Health Care Quality. If the level of care exceeds our Assisted Living license and the family chooses not to partner or comply with an outside vendor who can manage the needs (i.e. Hospice or behavior specialty program), Caraway may provide a 30-day discharge notice. Additional details are available in the Disclosure Statement.

Can Caraway Assisted Living provide appropriate care for residents with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia?

Our staff is experienced and trained in caring for Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia to ensure that your loved one maintains the highest quality of life, with dignity and respect. Our team believes in providing cuing and choice to allow residents to maintain independence and a sense of pride in their accomplishments. However, Caraway is not a special care dementia unit and due to the unlimited access to outdoors, residents who have a risk or history of wandering are not appropriate for our setting.