It is vital that you understand that “assisted living” is an industry word. It is not strictly defined, and there is a lot of variety as far as assisted daily living services go. For instance, some but not every assisted living center has around-the-clock nursing staff. The following assisted living facts will help you comprehend the diversity. The more you understand about potential differences from one place to another, the better your chances of making a good move.

 

Cost

 

The licensing group CareScout, in 2016, compared prices using information gathered from 4,400 geographic areas of the United States. CareScout reports than on average, the price of assisted living a month was approximately $3,600. Nursing home care was over double at about $6,800 for shared rooms and $7,700 for private rooms. Of course, $3,600 per month is not small change for most — however, if the costs are intimidating, don’t panic. Costs differ by area and services needed. Plus, families and individuals find several ways to pay for assisted living without having to drain their resources.

 

Services

 

Assisted living services vary from one place to another. The United States lacks a federal or nationwide assisted living definition, and state governments all possess various industry rules. A lot of states issue more than a single kind of assisted living facility license, which results in various care levels being allowed. Also, licensing matters for payment to be covered by private insurance, Medicaid, and additional sources. The main assisted daily living service categories include:

 

  • Transportation
  • Meal Services
  • Medicine Management
  • Dressing
  • Bathing

Residents also might get assistance with housekeeping needs like vacuuming, laundry, and dishwashing.

 

Memory Care

 

Short-term memory loss care is one option at certain assisted living facilities. If you or a family member is in an early Alzheimer’s or other dementia stage, picking an assisted care center may be a good choice in terms of stretching your dollar and permitting a longer independent living period. Caregivers at specially licensed facilities may assist in delaying the progression of dementia with numerous therapies. They also can aid in minimizing or preventing common dementia-associated challenges like anxiety and wandering.

 

Culture

 

“Personality” or culture matters. The United States has multitudes of assisted living centers and no two are alike…

 

  • Depending upon the layout of the property, and also the climate of the area, residents may usually spend a lot of time outside, or else usually stay indoors.
  • Some are small communities and other facilities house hundreds of residents.
  • In some facilities the decor is formal and in other ones it is relaxed.

 

And usually residents bring various cultures along. They’re brought together by shared interests in diverse areas like community service, vegetarianism, LGBT issues, golf, and art.

 

Pets

 

In most independent living communities, pets are welcome. Occasionally, animal care services like dog walking and grooming are available for an additional fee. Some independent living communities have their very own “mascot” cats and dogs. When pet companions are permitted, usually there are restrictions concerning the breed or size.

 

To learn more information about Optimum Personal Care’s assisted living facility contact us today in Missouri City, TX at 281.565.4144.