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Do you mean a regular apartment? Or an assisted living facility? In our area 1 bedroom apts. run $800 - 950. Assisted living centers charge apx. $3,000./month. If you are healthy and able to live on your own, I would recommend a regular, senior, or government subsidized apartment
The cost for independent living is going to vary greatly depending on a variety of factors. If you are interested in finding independent living in your area or an area where your loved on lives, click on this link: www.AgingCare.com/Find-Senior-Care/ Enter the location and the type of housing you want (in your case, independent living), and click search. It will bring up what is available near you, and you can develop a list of places to call or visit based on that. Be sure to ask lots of questions when you go; after all, this is where you or your loved one could be living for years to come. Here is a link to an article about independent living: www.AgingCare.com/136657
im look for a nice plan to live in a indepedent living for 2 of us is my mom is look for a nice plan to live and gina to.and i like to live in brandon or riverview floirda. gina dinsdale
If your mother has long-term insurance (such as Calpers) they usually pay $50/day at an AL; $100/day at an approved by CalPERS skilled care nursing/Rehab.
The ones I have looked at - that include meals - are around $1600 a month. They will have higher published prices but they are always having specials and they are often willing to negotiate. It also usually includes once a week cleaning, social events, some limited transportation. If additional care is needed, a lot of them have contracts with home health companies with somewhat discounted rates.
Can't walk for medium length periods. I need a ranch type home or apartment with washer and dryer on one floor, the same floor I would live on. One, two or no steps to get into apartment. My big thing is, I want a dog so would need a back yard that's fenced in. Does such a place exist? So far all I've seen says "No"
Independent living is like a senior apartment setup where most often there is no one to call for assistance even if you need occasional help. If you are having problems with bed transfers or other mobility issues (falls, etc) the likely next stop is assisted living. The line between assisted living and a SNF is blurring a bit as AL wants to keep their residents (an empty bed may cost them $125/day). Many ALs are charging extra for higher levels of assistance until the person requires the medical services of an SNF. In a nutshell- most people are looking to stay in the least expensive/restrictive environment as long as possible. Starting at home, then possibly Independent Living (like an senior apartment), then AL (averaging $125/day) then SNF (averaging $250/day). These are huge costs for anyone- which is why any paid help or assistive products can be a bargain if they keep a person at a lower level of cost any length of time longer. That is why home service providers are springing up all over the place and why I am developing expertise in mobility products.
My dad will need to be placed in a NH soon. Mom and dad currently rent a house in palm coast, fl. My sister lives with them and is their caregiver. Both parents have memory issues although dad is more severe physically and cognitively. My question if they only live on 2,200 ss per month between them, will they take dads larger amount to pay for the NH? And if so my mom and sis will have to move to a less expensive place. Where can we find housing for low income seniors and can my 50 yr old sister who takes care of them go too? She is there 24/7 caregiver and has no income because they need continual care. Mom also has early dementia.
Independent living is just that. Independent of caregivers. It is NOT assisted living which is living with assistance (i.e. giving you your meds, getting you to eat in a community setting, etc.) Both have very different price ranges and depending what you can afford. Some independent living places have one meal included in the monthly rent which also includes cable, utilities, but not phone and internet. I'm in the process right now so I am checking out places daily. Go to www.seniorhomes.net (or com) and a lot of sites will be shown and then pick your state (zip code). Then email or call and ask them what they charge. If you have low income, there are places that will allow you to live there as well depending on the facility. So good luck with your search!
Elmwood House is government subsidized and located in multiple states, including NJ and Virginia. My mother is in the Evesham Township, NJ building and it is beautifully maintained. Rent is income based and that cannot exceed something in the vicinity of $23,000 for a single person and $27,000 for a couple. My mother's income is very low and although the apt. unsubsidized is in the $500 - $600 range my mother's portion of the rent is $157.
Be sure to check out non profits, and compare facilities before making a decision. Most assisted living or independent living facilities have service points for services that may be needed, which can add up. Even if your elder does not need the services right now, they may in the future. My Mother is at a facility in Orange County, CA which runs around 3K per month, including delivery to her of her numerous medications. Also, check in with your local Council on Aging organization who can be helpful.
For anyone looking for an Assisted Living Facility--the next level after living at home or with a caregiver--DO NOT CONSIDER the HarborChase facilities. Take it from me, they are poorly managed, they hire extremely unskilled workers, and many accidents and assaults have happened in these places. I have evidence and am pursuing a sexual battery case on an elderly relative NOW. And, it is not the first time these facilities have been investigated by state agencies and fined. Also, they will admit ANYONE who can pay (full occupancy is the priority). If you have a relative in a HarborChase facility, expect trouble, injury, and poor management. If you do not believe me, call your area or state dept. that deals with the elderly and their care and you will see that HarborChase is dangerous. Yes, some nice people have or are working in those facilities, but the bad things that happen are kept from them. Be careful with your loved one. When all of the investigation has been completed, I will post it here or take it to the media. What happens in HarborChase is horrible. Peace.
FYI....We lived in a fairly luxurious, 165 apartment, senior place in washington state which had independent living, assisted living and memory care. We chose only a dinner meal, all utilities and no personal care. It had emergency cords, exercise room, theatre, beauty parlor, entertainment, activities and bus transportation to appointments, and good outings. For independent living it was $3000 a month, more for assisted living and more yet for memory care. This included house cleaning and bedding and linens laundry. It did not include medication monitoring or bathing. 3 meals are available.
I'm a 74 yr old male still able to take care of my self and need a cheap orrent baed on incom apt. in augusta, ga. I need a place real soon but the one's i have found have a waiting list. is there any way to get smething quicker? say within a month or so/
Holiday Retirement Communities are affordable. They are not income based but they are Independent Living. There is one in your area: Smoky Springs is the name of the community. Hope this helps.
The independent senior community my mom was in was $1350/month, which included 20 meals/mon in the dining room, utilities, trash, wifi, and 55 dish channels. This level did NOT include assistance with activities of daily living. You could add home health aid care on at additional cost.
I dont know if you are still looking for Independent Living but please keep in mind at this time of the month, communities often have end of the month specials. I wish there was a way to send private messages.
My Mom is 93 and just moved into a fairly small indep living apt. She got a subsidized one for $927 a month and will live like a queen. She hires homecare for 3 hours a week and is very stubborn about doing everything else herself. I am relieved and I think she will be happier than in her old apt near me. If she tires of cooking she can get meals on wheels.
I would think independant living means exactly what independant means, you live in a community with same age people (but independantly). Even though you didnt ask about assisted living it's good to know with what you pay for AL you'll get 3 meals a day, a pull string in the room, etc. but you also get different levels of care where they'll tack on more to the monthly assisted living fee, depending on what level of care the person needs (they have medical person that will assess the person before moving in on what level of care they need). Independant living is pretty simple compared to the other ways of living I would think (maybe I'm wrong), hope all these comments help in some way, good luck!
Hi All. Mom is impossible to help because she refuses all suggestions, at least from me. She'll take the same advice from OTHERS though as if it were God speaking to her! Anyways it's all her show and her decision until a doctor deems her unable to think at all. We'll see how the indep place goes. No meals there but she doesn't mind that. Very little services but she still thinks she's 15 years younger. She'll find out when the time comes. Meanwhile she is having fun.
There are Independent Living Communities that have services. Many Independent Living Commmunities have meals,. housekeeping and transportation. The difference is that they do not offer medication management assistance with bathing etc. That is why a community that offers Independent Livong with Services has a Home Health Care Agency on the premises that you can make arrangements with for med management etc. An Assisted Living Community will do an assessment to determine the level of care charges. I dont think Independent Living Communities do an assessment.
Loved your response how she takes advice from others as though it was God, hysterical, mine is same way, my two older brothers yes but me her daughter not so much, and thinking their younger than they are I'm sure that's normal since we all feel younger inside but all of this is making me want to read up on the 'Mother/Daughter relationship' that whole 'damn if you do, damn if you don't feeling :-(
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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In our area 1 bedroom apts. run $800 - 950. Assisted living centers charge apx. $3,000./month.
If you are healthy and able to live on your own, I would recommend a regular, senior, or government subsidized apartment
www.AgingCare.com/Find-Senior-Care/
Enter the location and the type of housing you want (in your case, independent living), and click search. It will bring up what is available near you, and you can develop a list of places to call or visit based on that. Be sure to ask lots of questions when you go; after all, this is where you or your loved one could be living for years to come.
Here is a link to an article about independent living:
www.AgingCare.com/136657
I hope this helps.
Dani
AgingCare.com Editor
If you look to the right of the screen, you'll see "In Senior Living." Browse these links for the type of housing that fits your budget. Good luck.
-- Ed