The Fountains at La Cholla Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Mary Jo Erikson
 ADMIN
  Debra Brimm.
 NURSE DIR
  Sigrun Feasel.
 MARKET DIR
  June Hussey.
 ADMISSIONS DIR
  Michelle Luz. ACTIVITIES
 DIR
  Shirley Copenhaver.
 MAINT DIR
  Bob Delong.
 FOOD SERVICES DIR
  Ben Briggs.
 CONTINUING CARE
  Min age 62
 ASSISTED LIVING
  Priv rooms 45
   Max res 45
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 CONGREGATE CARE
  Suite/Apts 231
   Max res 285
   Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Avg monthly fees $1,001-$2,000
   Min age 62
 SERVICES
  Central dining
   Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Financial counseling
   Social work/Mental health
   Alzheimer's care
   Supervision of medications
   Supervised bathing
   Medical care
   Security
   Library
   Swimming pool
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
   Laundry
   Wellness program
 DATE OPENED
  December 1987
 OWNER TYPE
  Private for-profit
 OWNER
  Fountains Retirement Communities
 AFFILIATIONS
  AZHA
   ALFAA

Assistance may include the administration or supervision of medication, or personal care services provided by a trained staff person. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you need more personal care services than are feasible at home or in an independent living retirement community. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Housing arrangements for the future can be a stressful, anxiety-provoking topic for you and your family. Assisted living emerged in the 1990s as an eldercare alternative on the continuum of care for seniors for whom Independent living is no longer appropriate but who do not need the 24-hour medical care provided by a nursing home. A retirement home is a multi-residence housing facility intended for senior citizens. A nursing home is normally the highest level of care for older adults outside of a hospital. You do not need to provide medical evidence that you need a minimum level of care. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with coordination of services by outside health careproviders. Retirement homes are also called retirement residences. A nursing home may be a good choice if both medical and personal care needs have become too great to handle at home. An assisted living facility may be a good choice if you don’t need the round-the-clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. You have a close network of nearby family, friends, and neighbors. A nursing home may be a good choice if you need a higher level of care temporarily after a hospitalization, but it’s anticipated you will be able to return to home or another facility after a period of time. Assisted living residences or assisted living facilities provide supervision or assistance with monitoring of resident activities to help to ensure their health, safety, and well-being.