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Retirement Communities / Independent Living Facilities are most appropriate for seniors who can manage their health care needs on their own or with assistance from family in an apartment type setting... Independent Living does not offer health care services or assistance, but may offer a monthly meal plan, housekeeping, social activities, and transportation... Some communities will partner with an In - Home Care agency to provide some services to residents... If additional care services are being provided, at some point the cost of the apartment and care will equate that of an Assisted Living Community... Independent Living costs range from $1000 - $2500 per month, depending on apartment size, amenities, and meal plan... Medicaid does not cover housing costs for Independent living... I personally prefer retirement communities to be adjacent to another level of care, most commonly, an assisted living or residential care facility... If a move occurs in the future, it is much easier to move across the courtyard instead of the other side of town... Is there a social atmosphere in the dining room or are residents keeping to themselves... The dining room is a great indication of the" mood" of the building... Ask about the maintenance response time... First, I would suggest that if a resident requires care to begin with, a retirement community will only be a temporary solution... If a resident has lived in a retirement community and is requiring more supervision, can ' t safely manage daily activities, and requires frequent checks from staff, a higher level of care is needed... … View Post »
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