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My mom is in an assisted living facility and it's not always easy to get a cup of coffee. When she does manage to get one, it's lukewarm. They will not give the elderly hot coffee, which is understandable. They used to have the coffee dispensers available in the common area for the residents but all it took was one person to burn themselves to have it removed.
Is there any type of coffee maker or machine that can be put in her room that will make her a cup of hot coffee that isn't dangerous? I know when we bought her Keurig machine a couple years ago and tried to use it in the bedroom (at home), well, let's just say the outlet didn't like the voltage.
Any thoughts on how to help her out is appreciated.
Is there a chance another resident would come into her room and start trying to use it, causing harm? Word about the "free coffee in Edna's room" would travel fast.
The easiest is one of the one cup makers and a Keurig is great. Simple, no mess, and not as hot as some. Cannot understand why you had a voltage issue unless you live in another country and there should be a converter to plug in.
However, I put in "single cup coffee maker" into google and got lots of ideas. Amazon has lots and you can read the reviews.
If she doesn't mind instant coffee, most facilities have a hot water dispenser or a faucet that only runs hot water. It may be in the common area or in the kitchenette the employees use.
A Keurig makes only one cup at a time and the coffee has never been that hot. Not like the coffee served at McDonald's that's been sitting on a burner for hours. I use a Keurig and I have toddlers in my home, and I've never had to worry about them getting scalded.
Is there a chance another resident would come into her room and start trying to use it, causing harm? Word about the "free coffee in Edna's room" would travel fast.
I am of the understanding that coffeemakers cannot be left in residents’ rooms. I think the problem of lukewarm coffee should be taken up with the management. I also think that if ever there is a perfect place for a Keurig, the day room of an ALF would be it. Ask them to come up with a better solution. Your mom is certainly paying enough.
You can find a single cup pod type coffee brewer that takes half the watts of a full size one, and it will "like the voltage" better.
Look for around 600 watts, rather than around 1500 watts. If there's a outlet that can power a hair dryer, it can probably power a coffee maker. A small one cup brewer can be hidden away when not in use.
I don't like K-cup coffee makers cus I can make a 10 cup pot of drip coffee for the cost of one K-cup, but this seems like a perfect use for them.
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