Rasa House: An In-Patient Hospice
Hospitals do not always provide a peaceful setting for those facing the end of life or for their families. All too often the experience of dying in the hospital is one of isolation in a sterile, institutionalized environment. Rasa House will provide end-of-life care that supports the dignity and comfort of patients and the families of those it serves in a home-like environment.
Located in California, Rasa House will be a small residential care home licensed for 2 to 6 people, providing a safe, comfortable and dignified environment for those who need help intermittently throughout the day and night. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Care Facilities (ARF) are responsible for providing Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) services to participants, allowing them to maintain independence and continue to receive nursing level of care as needed. The RCFE/ARF work in conjunction with the Care Coordinator Agencies (CCA) to ensure participants receive individualized care in a homelike and community setting. The Rasa Foundation is seeking to purchase a home that is suitable for Rasa House through the California Department of Transportation in the Pasadena area.
There is a significant difference in patient satisfaction between in-home hospice and hospice in assisted living.
In-home hospice patients report higher levels of satisfaction with their care, including pain management, symptom control, and emotional support. They also report feeling more comfortable and at peace in their own homes. Hospice patients in assisted living facilities, on the other hand, are more likely to report feeling isolated and lonely. They may also have difficulty adjusting to the new environment and the loss of their independence.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the difference in patient satisfaction between the two settings. First, in-home hospice patients receive more individualized care. They have a dedicated team of nurses, aides, and volunteers who come to their homes to provide care and support. This level of personalized care is not always available in assisted living facilities, where patients are often seen by a rotating staff of nurses and aides.
Second, in-home hospice patients are able to maintain a sense of normalcy and control over their lives. They can continue to live in their own homes, surrounded by their belongings and familiar routines. This can be especially important for patients who are nearing the end of their lives and want to spend their remaining time in a familiar and comfortable setting.
Hospice patients in assisted living facilities, on the other hand, may feel like they have lost control over their lives. They may have to adjust to a new schedule and new routines. They may also have to share their living space with other people, which can be difficult for some patients.
Hospitals do not always provide a peaceful setting for those facing the end of life or for their families. All too often the experience of dying in the hospital is one of isolation in a sterile, institutionalized environment. Rasa House will provide end-of-life care that supports the dignity and comfort of patients and the families of those it serves in a home-like environment.
Located in California, Rasa House will be a small residential care home licensed for 2 to 6 people, providing a safe, comfortable and dignified environment for those who need help intermittently throughout the day and night. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) and Adult Residential Care Facilities (ARF) are responsible for providing Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) services to participants, allowing them to maintain independence and continue to receive nursing level of care as needed. The RCFE/ARF work in conjunction with the Care Coordinator Agencies (CCA) to ensure participants receive individualized care in a homelike and community setting. The Rasa Foundation is seeking to purchase a home that is suitable for Rasa House through the California Department of Transportation in the Pasadena area.
There is a significant difference in patient satisfaction between in-home hospice and hospice in assisted living.
In-home hospice patients report higher levels of satisfaction with their care, including pain management, symptom control, and emotional support. They also report feeling more comfortable and at peace in their own homes. Hospice patients in assisted living facilities, on the other hand, are more likely to report feeling isolated and lonely. They may also have difficulty adjusting to the new environment and the loss of their independence.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the difference in patient satisfaction between the two settings. First, in-home hospice patients receive more individualized care. They have a dedicated team of nurses, aides, and volunteers who come to their homes to provide care and support. This level of personalized care is not always available in assisted living facilities, where patients are often seen by a rotating staff of nurses and aides.
Second, in-home hospice patients are able to maintain a sense of normalcy and control over their lives. They can continue to live in their own homes, surrounded by their belongings and familiar routines. This can be especially important for patients who are nearing the end of their lives and want to spend their remaining time in a familiar and comfortable setting.
Hospice patients in assisted living facilities, on the other hand, may feel like they have lost control over their lives. They may have to adjust to a new schedule and new routines. They may also have to share their living space with other people, which can be difficult for some patients.