There are a lot of senior living community options – and they are not all alike. Here are some definitions to help you narrow down the type of community that might best be suited to you or a loved one.
Independent Living
Independent living communities typically offer maintenance-free apartments, condos, or villas, a calendar of activities, and services such as housekeeping, meals, and transportation. Health care services are not part of your contract.
Assisted Living
Assisted living communities offer apartments or suites designed for senior safety, and services that provide help with daily living needs such as personal care and medication management. Some assisted living communities are licensed to provide memory care as well.
55+ Communities
55+ communities typically offer maintenance-free apartments, condos, or villas, a calendar of activities, and some services such as housekeeping, meals, and transportation. Health care services are not part of your contract.
Life Plan Community
Life Plan Communities (also known as continuing care retirement communities) offer the full continuum of care, from independent living residences to assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation care, and memory care. Depending on the type of contract, you can be guaranteed access to on-site health care at a predictable rate for life, or a modified fee-for-service arrangement in which you pay only for the health care you use.
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Talking with Your Family
78% of people have not communicated their long-term care desires with a spouse or partner, children, or other family members. (Genworth Let’s Talk Survey, March 2015)
Moving to a senior living community can be a gift both to you and your family. Starting the conversation about your future now ensures that your wishes can be shared, heard, and discussed in a low-pressure environment.
Here are some talking points to help your family see the benefits to you – and them.
- You want to stay in control and remain independent as long as possible. By making the decision now, you determine where you’ll go. You’ll also have more time to enjoy your independent lifestyle while you’re still healthy and energetic enough to do so.
- You want to relieve your family of the burden of making decisions, selling your home, dealing with your belongings, and caring for you on short notice.
- A maintenance-free senior living community means you don’t have to worry about home repairs or physical chores that are becoming too demanding.
- With your future health care provided for, your family doesn’t have to worry about who will take care of you or where you’ll receive care.
- You’ll have the time and opportunity to stay physically and socially active – perhaps even more so than you would in your current home.
Seeing is Believing
Invite your family to come with you on a visit to the communities you’re considering. Many offer guest suites so they can experience community life for themselves. Once they see it, meet staff and residents, and even sample the food, they’ll feel more confident about the path you’re choosing.
Bring your family to Casa. Schedule a tour today.
Our goal is to make moving into Casa as easy as possible for you. Our partnership with Moving Station, an experienced team of professionals, will help you coordinate your move and more.
You’ll receive:
- Personal attention from experts
- Reduced stress during the process
- Free consultation to make sure your needs are met
- Access to trusted resources for every stage of your move
It’s all designed to make your move more efficient and less stressful.
Learn more about our move-in services.
Planning Resources
As you explore your senior living options, you need to have tools and information to help you make the right choice for you. We’ve created some resources to help you make an informed decision about a move to a retirement community.
Explore Your Options
As you compare one retirement living community to another, make sure you understand the differences. Download/Request this free Full Life Ahead guide to see how your choices compare.
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Understanding the Value
When it comes to making a decision about the future, you may be concerned about the costs of a senior living community. Download the Tools to Build Your Future guide to get information about continuing care, facts about costs and financing options, and comparison tools to help you make the right decision.
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To discuss your senior living options, contact us to schedule a personal consultation.