Centre Residential
Residential homes aim to enhance the quality of life of older people by creating a friendly environment in which they can live and receive long-term care from qualified staff.
Legal framework
Minimum quality standard
MLSJ Order no. 29/2019 approving the Minimum Quality Standards for the accreditation of social services for the elderly, the homeless, young people who have left the child protection system and other categories of adults in need, as well as for services provided in the community, integrated services and social canteens, Appendix 1.
Who may benefit?
Elderly people who have a degree of dependency and are unable to meet their basic needs at home, require care and assistance throughout the day and are at risk of marginalisation and social exclusion.
What services can be received?
There are two types of residential centres:
Residential Care Homes for the Elderly are Residential Care Homes for the elderly who need assistance with daily tasks but do not require daily nursing care, do not provide medical care, and do not have doctors or nurses on staff.
They provide cleaning and laundry services, meals and supervision for personal tasks such as grooming, bathing, walking and exercise. A residential care unit can be similar to an assisted living facility. Also, residential care homes may stock medications and remind residents to take them, but are not always able to physically administer the medications themselves. Residential care facilities are licensed by the Ministry of Labour but are not required to have doctors and nurses. Some residential care homes have nurses or doctors on staff, but it is not a requirement. These facilities also offer group activities and field trips to keep senior residents relaxed and happy.
Residential Care and Assistance Centers for the Elderly or Adults are skilled care facilities designed for people over the age of 60 who need daily care and supervision but do not require extensive medical treatment. These centres have qualified medical staff.
How to benefit from residential services?
People in need, or their carers, must apply for residential services at the provider’s social service office or at the offices of the social welfare directorates/public social welfare services of local authorities. A social enquiry will be carried out at the applicant’s home and, if they meet the eligibility criteria, they will be admitted to a residential care programme.
Advantages of residential centres
- the provision of complex services is based on an assessment of the individual needs and personal situation of each beneficiary;
- basic care, supervision of the patient’s health, maintenance/development of movement skills – are provided by nurses, elderly carers;
- social services, ensuring spiritual health and defending individual rights – are provided by the social worker;
- are very safe, the elderly are constantly monitored by qualified nursing staff and the support in relearning independent living skills is provided in a protected environment;
- prevent further mental and physical deterioration of residents through individualized care programs;
- helping to solve the daily problems of the beneficiaries is done with professionalism, love and empathy in order to maintain the autonomy and dignity of the residents;
- medical services, which are carried out on the basis of an individual needs assessment – are provided by specialised medical staff;
- stimulates socialisation and communication, preventing the risk of social isolation and marginalisation;
- reduce pressure on the extended family, with care for the elderly provided by staff with specialist skills.
To see the list of licensed residential service providers, visit this link.