According to Consumer Affairs, the assisted living industry is expected to accommodate many more residents in the next 10 to 20 years. Here’s a breakdown of the current state of assisted living and what we can expect over the next two decades:

• The number of people over 65 will grow by 42%.
• The number of people over 85 will grow by 111%.
• About 986,000 new assisted living units will be necessary

The bottom line is that as the senior population continues to grow, the need for more assisted living facilities is likely to increase drastically. Though assisted living is a more affordable alternative to nursing home care for many older adults, the cost of these facilities is also expected to rise as the industry expands.

It’s easy to say we make a difference.  It’s harder to back it up.  At Guardian Pharmacy we let our actions speak for ourselves. Here are just a few of the many things you can expect from us that truly set us apart from others.

We invest in your facility – as a trusted partner we go above ensure beyond to assure that caregivers and their loved ones that have put their trust in you receive the pharmaceutical attention they deserve every day.  That’s why we not only supply medication and deliver on time, but we also supply your facility with:

• Med Carts – our drug distribution system designed for each resident ensuring their safety
• Fax machines that communicate to our facility to expedite refills
• Computers for administrative staff that integrate the community’s electronic medical records with our team
• Multi-dose packaging

An accurate med pass is one of the most important and time-consuming services you provide residents. With our multi-dose compliance packaging, you can increase patient safety while saving time and money. It’s easy and more error-free.

 How it works

• Each resident’s medications are conveniently packaged in clearly marked, easy-to-open packets
• Everything is organized by date and time. Just detach, verify and dispense
• No punch cards or bottles
• Delivered in 3, 7, 14 or 30-day supplies
• Flexible packaging cuts down on medication waste

 Benefits

• Greater efficiency – nursing med pass times are reduced by 289%
• Increased safety – medication errors greatly reduced
• Enhanced compliance – medication accountability
• Cost savings – reduced waste through short-cycle dispensing

And, most importantly, Multi-Dose Packaging is an easier, more accurate med pass that lets your staff do what they do best…spend quality time with your residents.