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Key Takeaways Pennsylvania nursing homes typically bathe residents two to three times weekly, plus daily hygiene support. No state or federal law sets an exact daily bathing schedule for nursing home residents. Federal law classifies bathing as a required activity of daily living within every resident’s care plan. Federal regulations require facilities to provide hygiene items ...

Key Takeaways Skilled nursing facilities in Philadelphia are licensed to manage feeding tubes, unlike assisted living or personal care homes. Feeding tubes include the nasogastric tube for short-term use and the gastrostomy or jejunostomy tube for longer-term care. Federal regulation limits nursing homes to switching a resident to tube feeding only when medically indicated and ...

Key Takeaways Assisted living supports independence with daily task help, while nursing homes provide 24-hour medical supervision. Pennsylvania licenses nursing homes through the Department of Health and personal care homes through the Department of Human Services. Living arrangements differ: assisted living offers private apartments, while nursing homes prioritize medical acce...