How Do I Find Assisted Living?
There are over 36,000 assisted living communities in the United States providing
a broad range of services, activities, and amenities - how do you find the right
community for you or your loved one?
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with thousands of assisted living communities and families who have been through
the search have helped us develop a level of expertise in elder care that can't
be found anywhere else.
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What Should I Look For?
There are many factors to consider when choosing an Assisted Living community includingthe following:
- Location - is the community close to you? Your siblings? Your elderly loved one's friends and relatives?
- Activities and Services - What activities and entertainments are provided? Are there opportunities for socialization?
- Amenities - Kitchens, refrigerators, microwaves in the rooms? Are there exercise facilities? A mall or supermarket nearby?
- Medical Training and Capabilities - What medical training have the staff members received?
- Safety Considerations - How many staff members are on duty during each shift?
- Financial Factors - How much does it cost?
Isn’t Assisted Living Expensive?
Surprisingly, assisted living can be even more affordable than living at home. Although the costs
seem daunting at first, when you factor in all of the amenities that are included with assisted
living, you may even come out slightly ahead:
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Expense
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Monthly Costs at Home
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Monthly Assisted Living Costs
|
|
Rent or Mortgage
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$734
|
$2,714
|
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Taxes and Insurance
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$213
|
N/A
|
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Security & Emergency Services
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$150
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Included
|
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Food and Groceries
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$494
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Included
|
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Utilities and Maintenance
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$655
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Included
|
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Health and Personal Care
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$495
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Included
|
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Total
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$2,741
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$2,714
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What is Assisted Living?
Assisted Living is a type of senior housing that allows elderly residents
to lead more active, independent lives than they can find in traditional nursing homes.
Assisted living communities are an intermediate step between fully independent living,
where a resident does not require any assistance with the activities of daily living,
and nursing homes that provide 24-hour medical care.
Currently there are more than 1,000,000 elderly adults in 36,000 facilities around
the nation.