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Step 4 – Select: Researching Senior Living Options

From where to begin to what questions to ask, choosing a care community can feel like an overwhelming decision. You can make the process much easier by creating a plan to stay organized and by understanding the elements that factor into finding the right community.

It’s important to arrange for a tour of each community – preferably twice (once during the day and once at night). One of these tours should include a meal so that you can assess the dining program. Once you’ve settled on 2 or 3 communities, you’ll want to compare them against the same criteria. Ask questions and take pictures if necessary.

Narrow Your Options

Some of the questions you should be asking as you narrow down your options include:

Save Yourself Time & Stress by Connecting with Experienced Professionals 

If your family decides that a care community would be best at providing your loved one with the care and quality of life they deserve, finding the ideal community is a large task in and of itself.

There are many different levels of care available in many different settings designed to suit the specific needs of your loved one. As your loved one’s needs change, so will their care and services (and costs). Trying to navigate all of the care options available can be overwhelming for families.

Save yourself time and stress by connecting with experienced professionals in the senior care industry who

understand what you’re going through and know how to help. These professionals understand the landscape of your local market and have relationships with care communities. By spending time with you and your family to evaluate your loved one’s needs, a senior care professional can determine the best match between your loved one and the right community.

Even better news? Their services are provided to families free of charge.

The World’s Population is Aging at a Faster Rate Than Ever Before

Every day until 2030, 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65, and 70% will require long-term care in their lifetime.

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location and level of care required, among other factors. One thing is true across the board though: senior care is expensive and it continues to increase year after year. Understanding these costs is the first step to helping you and your family plan for it.

To help your family prepare, here are the median annual costs by level of care and type of setting according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey is released every year and is considered the industry standard for determining the average cost of senior care across the country.

The Following Data is Based on the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Conducted by CareScout® in August 2020. The Costs Reflect 44 Hours per Week over 52 weeks.

Home Health Aide Services

Adult Day Health Care

Assisted Living Facility

Skilled Nursing (Semi-Private Room)

Skilled Nursing (Private Room)

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