What are my Senior Housing and Care Options?

  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Dementia Care
  • Skilled Nursing Care
  • Residential Care Homes
  • In-Home Care
  • Respite (Short-Term) Stays
  • Hospice

It can be confusing to know exactly which option is right for you or your loved one. We recommend that you contact us to discuss and determine which of the above housing situations best applies to you.

Am I Making The Right Choice?

If we consider the following information, our team can help you make a choice that will leave you feeling confident that your loved one is being well cared for:

  • Location: Consider the accessibility of the current home versus the convenience of a possible new housing venue. Which is closer to shopping, doctors, or other family members? If driving becomes dangerous, what are your alternative transportation methods? Can the home be modified without major budget strains? Are there stairs or a steep driveway to contend with? Who is maintaining the yard, taking out the trash and removing snow?
  • Socialization: Does your loved one interact with others often? Isolation and depression go hand-in-hand and can lead to more rapid deterioration of one’s independence.
  • Budget: Weigh your loved one’s current financial obligations against what may be necessary in a different housing situation. If a move is what you want, but the budget seems difficult to overcome, you may find the all-inclusive nature is causing the initial sticker-shock. However, your total cost in a community may be comparable with or even less that the cost of private duty home care. There may also be programs available to aid monetarily, regardless of your housing decision. We can help you find these resources.

Additional Questions

Contact us if any of these questions apply to you or a loved one. We are always ready to help at no cost.

  • My aging loved one is in the hospital. What should I do next?
  • I’ve been told my dad needs 24 hour care, can he move to an assisted living?
  • What types of care or housing will my insurance cover?
  • My mom doesn’t have a lot of money, how can she afford to move?
  • My grandma is being told by her rehabilitation center that she cannot return home. Where do we start to help her find a new place?
  • My mom has been diagnosed with dementia, will she need to move to a nursing home?
  • My dad is a veteran, are there any benefits he can qualify for to help pay for his care?
  • Are there any assisted livings that accept Medicaid?
  • What is the difference between an assisted living and a nursing home?
  • My parents have worked hard all of their lives and don’t want to lose all of their money to a nursing home, what can we do to protect it?
  • My mom is not safe at home but she will not move or let us help her. What are our options?
  • I’m worried about dad running out of money and being kicked out of the place we choose for him. How can I make sure that doesn’t happen?