Beating the High Costs of Senior Care
Senior living may be an inevitable reality, so why not save money while doing it! Prepare yourself by researching tips on how to save money on senior living. Start by reading the tips provided below. Whether you use the tips below for yourself, or share them with your elderly parents it will certainly help beat the high costs associated with a move into senior living!
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Evaluate senior care facilities ahead of time. As with most things, planning ahead is most beneficial. Not only will it likely save you money, but you may have a better chance of finding a place you truly desire to live at. If you find a suitable place that fits your needs and there is a waiting list, put your name on it. Making a last minute decision may result in you paying more money per month as well as additional fees.
Move only once. Choose a senior living facility that you are most comfortable with and that has the necessary support as you age. Taking too long to make a final decision may result in having to settle for a less than satisfactory senior living facility causing you to move more than once in search of a better facility. Moving more than once can cause extra fees. It may be appeasing to hire an attorney who will thoroughly check the facility contract for additional fees.
Negotiate price. Many facilities have pricing that may be negotiable. It is important to ask if their prices are set in stone or they are willing to compromise. It never hurts to ask this as well as other pertinent questions such as; move in incentives. You just may be pleasantly surprised.
Research out of state facilities. If you or your elderly parents don’t mind moving out of state it is a good idea to look into this option. Sometimes you will find that moving out of state could cost less than staying within a specific zip code. Comparing prices in and out of state will provide great insight on what type of facility you are willing and able to invest in.
A La Carte cost. Many senior living facilities may have services you don’t necessarily need or rather services that are available, but not offered in your specific case. That is why it is a great idea to speak to your Senior Move Coordinator about paying for senior living a la carte enabling you to pick and choose from specific services and paying accordingly.
Share a room. Another great option for budget conscious individuals is to consider sharing a room. Not only will this save you money, but it will also help you stay active and socially involved with others. Having a roommate can certainly be very rewarding both mentally and emotionally.
Use a Specialty Move Coordinator. Rather than having to figure out senior living arrangements yourself, let a Specialty Move Coordinator help with the details. It is a great way to ensure your senior moving experience is stress-free and that you are moving into a place that suits your needs and lifestyle.
From start to finish, Moves for Seniors will take care of your specialty moving needs. Give us a call today at (800) 227-0515 or click here to schedule you free consultation. When it comes to senior moving services we are the experts.