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Micro community is category that encompasses various types of smaller senior communities. They are known by different names and are often referred to as residential care homes, adult family homes, personal care homes, adult foster homes, group homes, or board and care homes. Typically they all have the same things in common: they provide care for seniors in a homelike setting that's very much like a family.

This type of community works well for residents who do not want to live in a larger community but still require a level of assistance similar to that offered by an Assisted Living or Nursing Home.

At a Micro Community, the senior may get assistance with medications, help with bathing, getting dressed and many other day to day tasks or activities.

Because of the small and intimate setting of the home, owners can often specialize in particular resident needs such as diabetes, dementia residents with special diets, residents who speak a particular language, residents of a particular religion or cultural background, as well as other needs. The home also provides resident activities such as board games, folding laundry, baking cookies, or preparing for the evening meal.

A Micro Community often offers transportation services to doctor appointments, shopping, trips to local senior centers, etc.

The monthly charge for a Micro Community typically includes: three meals per day, utilities, housekeeping, laundry services, activities, and possibly transportation. Care level charges are usually determined after an assessment of the resident's needs by the owner or operator.

For additional information on Micro Communities you can review Micro Communities Overview or use our FREE details facility reports.

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