Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnycare?

Sunnycare is licensed Residential Care Home for Elderly, mainly accepting age 60 and above.  It is non-medical facility, that offers daily living help for the elderly.  For details, please go to Service & Care.

What is the difference of Sunnycare, compare to large assisted living or nursing home?

Sunnycare is small Board and Care home, hosting to maximum six residents.  Although small, it is licensed the same as the large assisted living.  Often, when the families realize that their loved one needs more one on one attention and care, which is hardly obtained in large assisted living without hiring a extra personal aid, they find us.  And they are all quite satisfied with the balance of individual attention coupled with interactions among the residents and the staffs, that makes the resident truly feel at home.  There are some medical limitations that restrict both small board and care home and the large assisted living, and makes it sometime necessary to consider nursing facility. To determine the eligibility, Sunnycare normally goes through an initial assessment process.

What is direct staff to resident ratio?

The maximum staff to resident ratio is 1:3, one staff to three residents.  This allows for close attention and care.

Does Sunnycare accept elderly with Alzheimer disease?

Yes.  With increasing demand of Alzheimer care among the elderly, Sunnycare has many custom features designed for Alzheimer residents, such as: exterior doors with alarms, bathroom with picture sign, and numbered rooms, direction signs to orient forgetful residents; cheat sheet for forgetful and confused residents.  Most of all, we have well trained staff with patience and compassion.  High staff to resident ratio and small home environment make Sunnycare especially suitable for elderly that has Alzheimer disease, or with some memory problem, and needs constant reminder for daily living tasks.  Well managed care for the Alzheimer residents reduces their confusion and anxiety, and makes them more comfortable.

Does Sunnycare provide medication administration?

Yes.  Sunnycare provides assistance for self administered medication. Medications for all the residents are centrally stored, distributed and recorded. Medication records are kept up to date, and administrated strictly according to doctor order. Medication log is kept up-to-date.

What activities are provided at Sunnycare?

Sunnycare actively promote activities among the elderly to stimulate their mind and body.  There is regular exercises scheduled daily.  In addition, residents are taken out for a nice walk around the block when weather permits.  There is daily game time for Bingo, card game, word puzzle or other games.  Arts and crafts sessions are arranged along the holidays, such as Easter, July 4th or Halloween.  Monthly, there is a live music and dance with lot of food and fun.

Does Sunnycare provide transportation to doctor appointment?

No.  But we help arrange the transportation with local provides such as Outreach, RoadRunner, or taxi service.

Does Sunnycare accept payment from Medicare?

No.  Medicare doesn't cover cost in Residential Care facility.  Some of the Long Term Care insurance may cover portion of the cost.  The main payment source is private.

How to obtain more information?

Please check out the Contact Us, and fill out the request form.  Sunnycare will reply to you promptly.