Although it is a year-round color, pastel blues, especially alongside pinks and pale yellows suggest springtime, while deep blue is a colder weather color. A deep royal shade, indigo, or azure conveys richness and perhaps even a touch of superiority in designs, while almost-black navy is a bit warmer than lighter blues. Combine a light and dark blue to convey trust and truthfulness.
The average stay for nursing-home residents is 28 months, and the average stay for assisted-living residents is 27 months. But many of those people receive some other kind of long-term care before or after their stay.
In brief: Hours, months,longer. Generally, patients' are certified up to six months and that length of time can be extended by the Medical Director of the hospice organization. On average patients usually stay on the hospice service for 14 days. But case range is from hours to days to months and in some select cases years. The goal is to keep patient's be in the least restrictive environment. http://www.vitas.com/about-us/fast-facts.