What is Assisted Living?
Assisted living housing is a long-term senior care option that provides personal care support services such as meals, medication management, bathing, dressing and transportation.
Here are some of the basic services offered in assisted living:
- 24-hour supervision and security
- Daily meals
- Basic housekeeping
- Laundry
- Health and exercise programs
- Social programs
- Transportation
- Access to medical services
What Are Assisted Living Costs?
Assisted living costs can vary depending on the following:
-Type of the residence
-Types of services needed and also their geographical location.
Many communities charge a basic rate that covers all services, with an additional fee for special services. However for the most part assisted living communities charge a month-to-month rate, but there are also long-term options available.
Typically, base rates only cover room and board and a service of daily meals, determined by the assisted living community. Sometimes there are entrance fees, deposits and laundry and housekeeping fees. But because these all vary by community, it’s important to ask each community about their individual costs and services.