Placement service · Los Angeles County
Bariatric care home placement
Finding a home with the right bed, the right lift, wide enough doors, and enough caregivers to do transfers safely. Most homes do not have all four. We know which ones do.
What it is
Caring well for a heavier resident is about equipment and staffing, and it is also about dignity. A home needs a bariatric bed and a lift rated for the resident's weight, doorways and a bathroom wide enough to move through, a shower they can use safely, and enough trained caregivers on shift to transfer without risk to anyone.
Many homes simply do not have that set-up, and some will not say so until after a tour. We ask the specific questions up front so your family is only shown homes that can genuinely care for your parent.
Signs this may be the right fit
- A hospital or other home has declined because of weight
- Transfers need two people or a lift
- Standard beds, chairs, or showers are not safe
- Skin integrity or pressure injuries are a concern
What to look for
- Weight ratings for the bed, lift, and shower chair, in writing.
- Door and bathroom widths that work for a bariatric wheelchair.
- Two caregivers on every shift if transfers need two people.
- Experience. Ask how many bariatric residents they have cared for, and for how long.
What it costs and who pays
Bariatric placements usually price at the upper end of the board and care range, because of the equipment and the additional staff time. Ask each home for its rate at your parent's specific care level, and whether any equipment is billed separately.
How we help
No cost to your family, start to finish
We ask the awkward questions
Weight ratings, door widths, and shift staffing, before you visit.
We protect your parent's dignity
We only send you to homes that want to care for them, not ones that will tolerate it.
We work the declined cases
If a hospital is struggling to discharge, call us. This is what we do.
Questions families ask
Is bariatric care more expensive?
Usually somewhat, because it needs specialized equipment and more caregiver time. It still costs far less than round-the-clock care at home.
Can a bariatric resident also have dementia or be on hospice?
Yes. Those placements need a home that meets all of the requirements at once, which narrows the list, but they exist.
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Tell us about your situation
We will call you back the same business day. There is no cost to your family. The care home pays our placement fee.