Post by troyhather on Aug 20, 2017 20:35:16 GMT -6
Quality of Care
Another primary advantage of home care is that a person gets one-on-one attention, something she would not receive as a resident in a hospital or nursing facility. In a nursing facility, a single staff person is often responsible for caring for 10 or more residents.
On the other hand, unlike licensed nursing facilities, which are regulated by state and federal law, home care is basically an unregulated industry. If no family members are near to monitor an agency’s staff, individuals who live alone are more vulnerable to potential abuse and neglect by caregivers.