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Wendy 5th Sep 2024 Activities Associate, Memory Care
Hello, I am wondering whether there is an appropriate ratio of activity professional to residents in memory care. I know there are ratios for caregivers (CNA) to resident, but wondered if that exists in the activity world.
I feel like a lone wolf, so appreciate learning all I can from others, thanks!!
Susan 7th Sep 2024 Activity Director
Hi Wendy
The short answer is it depends
Are the residents all at the same level of function?
Do you have volunteers?
Does the staff help you that is Other staff?
Do the residents have similar interests?
Do any of the residents have problem behaviors?
Does the administration limit the number of people you can have?
I do not think there’s any hard and fast rule
Wendy 10th Sep 2024 Activities Associate, Memory Care
Thank you! Lots to think about.
Jodi 18th Sep 2024 Life Enrichment Coordinator
I am the only one in a building of 18 residents plus 4-5 adult day service people!!
Suzie 29th Oct 2024 Diversional Therapist
I once read that it should be an hour per person per week to calculate how many hours per week, you'd need staffing for. Which works out to be 2 full timers in my job, (70 residents) but doesn't compute so well in smaller settings.

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