Senior Living Community Options – Which One is Right for You?
As you start to age, it becomes harder to remain in your home – the steps become too much, the cleaning, the cooking, etc. There comes a time when you need to face facts and start researching senior living communities. There are three main options – independent living, assisted living, and long-term care facilities.
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Below are the three main types of senior living options. Take a look at the description to figure out which one best fits your scenario.
Independent Living. This can also be commonly known as a retirement community as well as a 55+ community. They cost approximately $1500 to $3500 per month. These homes are fully equipped private communities for the very independent senior. This senior has very few if any medical problems. They offer social outings and entertainment along with dining options.
Assisted Living. Commonly known as an assisted care community or a personal care home. They cost approximately $2500 to $4000 per month. These homes are for seniors who cannot live on their own safely. They do not require a high level of care but they cannot live on their own. There is someone there to manage their medication, provide activities, meals and housekeeping. Most assisted living facilities have a private room with a limited kitchen (meaning they have a small refrigerator and sink). Many offer a special unit for Alzheimer’s patients.
Long Term Care Facility. These facilities are commonly called nursing homes or skilled nursing. They cost approximately $4000 to $8000 per month. They are for the senior who needs medical assistance all day long – someone to monitor and check on constantly. There are many levels to this community depending on how sick you are. They usually put the less sick patients on the first floor and as needed they move you up. Many of these facilities are not apartment style, more like a hospital with a hospital bed. And most of the times, it is recommended by a medical professional that you be placed into a long term care facility.
There are many more options, but these are the three main, basic senior living communities. Make sure to do your research before you move.
And when the time comes to move, call Moves for Seniors. We have Specialty Move Coordinators available to help with all aspects of moving.
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