General Information:

An assisted-living community provides a sense of home-like atmosphere with 24-hour on-site staff for seniors, often with planned activities, housekeeping and laundry, transportation, meals, exercise and wellness programs, opportunities to socialize with other residents, assistance with activities of daily living, and some medical care.

Assistance Levels:

• Assistance with daily living or “ADL’s” may include assistance with:
• Bathing assistance twice a week or as needed
• Dressing & Grooming assistance
• Medication Management
• Alzheimer’s & Dementia care
• Daily Ambulating assistance to and from common activities areas and dining
• Incontinence Care:
  • Note: supplies are usually not included
    

Alzheimer & Dementia Care:

Some senior assisted living communities have specialized Alzheimer’s care units designed with safety features for those suffering from Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Assisted living facilities may also have customized memory care programs that may help to maintain or improve cognitive function in assisted living residents.

Payment Options:

The services and level of care available in an assisted living facility, as well as the costs for these services, can vary. Assisted living costs may be all inclusive, or the costs of assisted living services may be added to a base monthly fee.

• Social Security:
  • Once the resident moves into the community they are eligible for an increase of up to $1106 from social security but must apply before the 10th of every month to go into effect for the following pay period.
• SSI
• Veteran Benefits
  • In most cases the assisted living community can assistance the family to apply for veteran benefits which may take from 6 months – 1 year but guarantee a veteran who is:
    • married approximately $1,900
    • not married approximately $1,600
    • widow of veteran approximately $1,000
• Pensions
• Savings
• Family financial support

These communities do not accept any medical insurance such as Medicare or Medical for payment of services due to the fact that they are categorized as non-medical facilities.

Price Range:

$981 - $6000/Month

Age Range:

These communities may in some cases be appropriate not only for the 65+ age range but are allowed a certain percent of occupancy under this age if they are with any particular disability.

Amenities Provided:

Many assisted living communities are built similar to apartment buildings, with units that contain living areas, bedrooms and kitchens. Assisted living centers also have large dining halls where residents can enjoy three meals a day. In addition to having the freedom of independent living, residents of assisted living communities can socialize in group activities and take part in planned shopping and field trips. Residents also have access to a variety of healthcare services. Trained staff members can respond to emergency medical situations, and healthcare experts can answer questions about insurance payments, social security benefits and other complex issues.

For further information on Assisted Livings or to locate a nearby community to your preferred location please contact our placement specialists. .

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