Why our (In-Home) services are cost effective
WA Statewide Average Monthly Client Costs for LTC Clients
| Year | Nursing Facility | Residential | In-Home* |
| SFY 2008 | $3,921.53 | $1,269.32 | $1,398.52 |
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*We can serve 3 times the number of people in home and community settings than we can in nursing homes for the same amount of money. |
Washington Demographic Basics
• Between 2004 and 2010, the number of individuals aged 65-74 and over will increase by 26%.
• Those aged 85 and older will increase by 23%.
• All groups aged 65 and older will increase by 16% during that 6 year period.
As compared to 2004,
• By 2015, the total population of those aged 65 and over will increase by 43%.
• By 75% by 2020, and by 108% by 2025.
Environmental Modifications
Home modification and repair includes adaptations to homes that can make it easier and safer to carry out activities such as bathing, cooking, and climbing stairs and alterations to the physical structure of the home to improve its overall safety and condition.
Why Is Home Modification And Repair Important?
Home modification and repair can help prevent accidents such as falls. Research suggests that one-third to one-half of all home accidents can be prevented by modification and repair.
Older people tend to live in older homes that often need repairs and modifications. Over 60% of older persons live in homes more than twenty years old. Home modification and repair can accommodate lifestyle changes and increase comfort.
Typical Problems:
• Difficulty getting in and out of the shower
• Slipping in the tub or shower
• Difficulty turning faucet handles or doorknobs
• Access to home
• Inadequate heating or ventilation
• Problems climbing stairs
Possible Solutions:
• Install grab bars, shower seals or transfer benches
• Place non-skid strips or decals in the tub or shower
• Replace door knobs with lever handles
• Install ramps
• Install insulation, storm windows, and air conditioning
• Install handrails for support
