Educate yourself before looking for Senior Communities.

Points of Discussion

Options for retirement living– Senior apartments– Independent Living– Assisted Living– CCRC’s

First Steps Questions to ask Why consider a senior community Questions or comments? Prize Drawing

What options are available?

Senior Apartments Independent Living Assisted Living Continuing Care Retirement

Communities

Senior Apartments

Monthly rental – Average cost: $800-$1800 a month

Limited services– Activities– Transportation– Some utilities– Completely independent, fewer options for

additional care.

Independent Living

Monthly Rentals– Average Cost: $1575-$6000

Larger Communities More amenities offered:

– Meals– Utilities– Housekeeping– Laundry service

Independent Living……

Amenities Continued:– Transportation: medical, shopping, special trips.– Creatively designed programs: Exercise classes,

art, music, games, special events.– 24 hour emergency call systems.

Continued care: many offer some measure of help with additional care to residents through assisted living or home health agencies.

24 hour staffing

Assisted Living

Monthly Rental: Average Cost: $3725-$6000 per month.– Charges determined by assessment prior to move

in. Services offered:

– Meals– Housekeeping– Utilities– Laundry-personal and Linen– Transportation– Activities– 24 hour emergency call system

Assisted Living…

Care Services– Bathing– Dressing – Medication management– Transfer assistance– Grooming – Limited nursing care-depending on

community.

Continuing Care Retirement

Communities

Buy in + Monthly Charge– Entry fee $20,000-$250,000– Monthly fee $1,200-$2,500

What’s Included– Independent Living– Assisted Living– Skilled Nursing – Alzheimer and Dementia Care

First Steps

Gather information– Ask Friends and Family– Brochure– Website

Tour- have a meal– Visit multiple communities

Talk to Residents– Ask likes and dislikes about the community

Review the Contract– Lease, month to month.

Questions you should ask

What's included in the monthly rent? Apartment options available? Average age of the residents? What services and amenities are

available?– Included– Extra

Questions ……

Are we allowed to have pets?– Fee ?

What will happen if my health care needs change?

What health care services are offered by your community?

Questions……

How often does your community raise rates?

Are you offering any specials or promotions?

Is any portion of the entrance fee refundable?

Is there a waitlist and if so how does it work?

Questions……

What's your entrance process?– Paper work?

How are new residents welcomed to the community?

Why consider a senior community?

Security Socialization Amenities

Review

Options for retirement living– Senior apartments– Independent living– Assisted living– CCRC’s

First steps Questions to ask Prize Drawing

Questions or Comments