I have recently been posting about my friend's search for a new and more suitable living arrangement. We have been looking at Assisted Living facilities and tomorrow we will tour a Continuous Care facility. Many of the services that each of these offer are similar but there are specific differences between them.
Assisted Living facilities will usually charge a one time community fee and a monthly rental on the space to be occupied. This will be a room and bath at the least but will often also include a kitchenette with a space for a microwave and a small refrigerator. Some larger units will also have a small second room as well. Meals are supplied in a communal dining room and there will be support services to keep things clean, get the laundry done and support your loved one with taking medications. Depending on the facility, these services will be included in the rent or may be additional cost as needed. Nursing care will be available 24 hours a day when needed.
Continuous Care facilities have more options and a resident can move through the facility depending on the amount of care they need at any time. It is possible to move from independent living with meals and access to medical support all the way to a nursing home placement if it were to become necessary. There is generally a larger buy in fee than for Assisted Living along with the monthly rental fee but this will allow you to be sure that your loved one will be well cared for with a minimum of disruption as they age. There will also be an age restriction for the youngest age at entry to the facility.
Either option is worth considering if you can take your time and work through the process before there is an urgent need for a new place to live.
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