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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have a relative who works in these kind of facilities. They are all the same. They all use the same staff (literally--the pay is low so the women work at 2 or more facilities or work in a facility and then also do home care). The staff are from poor countries overseas (mostly Haiti and African countries) and do no share American values on work ethic, cleanliness, politeness, and they do not enjoy interaction with other staff who are not of their ethnic group (my relative, who is African-American, feels ostracized). The facilities try to feed the residents as cheaply as possible. [/quote]

Not always true.  My parents are in one (not DC area, further south) where the food is Farm to table.  Half the produce is grown on site, residence can even assist if so desired.  They have some turnover, but not a lot, as they pay well and treat employees well. Parents have been there 5 years and love it and the staff.  Have not needed anything outside independent living yet, but they have interacted with staff in the other areas and they are great[/quote]

I had private duty in the home caregivers in the home for over 10 years. Most also worked nursing care facilities. They constantly change jobs to get an extra $1 per hour.  Most work two jobs. Some work three jobs. Many will work 36 hours at each care facility and hold down two full time jobs to pay the bills.

This is in Maryland.[/quote]

it varies from facility to facility.  But the higher end CCRCs tend to pay more/living wage.  Staff turnover is lower in those places.

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