ALF Articles

Admission criteria for Virginia ALFs | VA
One of the biggest struggles that Assisted Living Facilities have is low census, which often leads to hasty decisions when it comes to who you

Training to care for aggressive residents | VA
Unfortunately, there will be residents in the assisted living facility that may exhibit aggressive behaviors. Many times, they are unable to control these behaviors which

Volunteering in the ALF | VA
Having a fruitful volunteer program is a blessing for many facilities and the residents that reap the benefits. Volunteers can be used for concierge services,

Are residents allowed to work in the community? – VA
Are residents allowed to work in the community? There may be a time when you have a more independent resident who would be like to

The use of private duty personnel in the ALF | VA
Using a private duty home care agency can be a great idea to augment the services your community is providing to residents. Private duty personnel

Effective staffing in the ALF | VA
Appropriately staffing an ALF is a tall task. There are so many variables related to the number of staff you can have working at any