Services

Board and Care in California

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Lighthouse Professional Placement & Caregivers offers FREE senior care assessments and FREE qualified placement referrals to seniors and their families. Our goal is to provide professional service with integrity, knowledge, experience, and compassion.

Services Offered

  • Availability 24/7, 365 days a year. Our emergency response time to your facility is immediate
  • Placement into: Independent Living, Assisted Living, RCFE, Diabetic Care, Special Care Units, Memory Care/Alzheimer’s Care Communities
  • Nurses and caregivers available same-day
  • Emergency family consultations
    • Care managers are available to meet with patients and their loved ones within an hour of contacting us.
  • Negotiate to waive community fees and deposits, lower monthly rates, as well as discounted hourly rates for our caregivers.
  • All care communities are screened and are cross referenced with the California State Licensing Board. We conduct our own thorough assessment of each facility, which we provide to patients and loved ones
  • We work with the facility, doctor and nurses in developing the resident/patient’s plan of care
  • Extensive knowledge of Veterans Benefits and long-term care insurance
  • Coordinate transportation services with family and facility to ensure timely discharge of patient
  • We offer knowledgeable advice to patient and loved ones
  • Assist with discharging, paperwork, and make provisions for all financial related matters and options
  • We conduct follow-up visits after each placement and resolve any issues related to health, safety, and placement.
  • Criteria for all recommended care communities:
    • Must have a positive track record of patient care and professionalism
    • Must complete a care plan for all incoming patients, and must furnish a progress report for the families
    • Must have positive feedback within the community, clients and families
    • Must have dementia and hospice waivers

We Provide:

  • No-Cost Service to seniors and their families
  • Assessments by a Professional Geriatric Care Manager
  • Qualified Placement Referrals
  • On-going Facility Evaluations
  • On-going Consultations and Follow-up
  • Short/Long-term Caregivers

We Evaluate the Locations

We conduct continual evaluations of the communities in our area to provide our clients with the most recent information available.

Some of the factors we consider when evaluating residential options include:

  • Location
  • Cost structures (including hidden costs)
  • Levels of care available
  • Caregiver/patient ratios
  • Cleanliness
  • Amenities and activities
  • Medical Care
  • State License Investigative Reports
  • We Listen
  • Facilitate family discussions
  • Determine best housing options

We Do the Legwork

  • Research communities and care facilities
  • Tour communities upon request
  • Evaluate caregivers and care giving agencies
  • Recommend trusted service providers

We Do all the Paperwork

  • Review contracts for facilities and service providers
  • Review status of necessary personal and legal documentation
  • Review insurance coverage

We Customize Plans

  • We can implement a plan quickly if you are in the midst of a crisis, or over several weeks if the situation is less urgent or more comprehensive.
  • If you have issues or concerns not mentioned here, please let us know. Contact Us

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INFORMATION

1966 Tice Valley Blvd Suite 166
Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Office: 888-974-2525
info@lighthousebayarea.com