As our loved ones age, they may often struggle to do tasks that they could easily do in the past. Medical conditions such as arthritis and others can make bending or stretching limbs very difficult. This in turn makes previously easy jobs such as bathing, laundry, and much more difficult. If you are facing such a situation, then you need to be aware that there is help available. Assisted living communities ensure that your loved ones are able to function normally and thus live lives of dignity.
What Is Assisted Living?
Assisted living is where individuals who are unable to function independently get help with many different everyday tasks. Assisted living ensures that your loved one gets the care they need while having a very high degree of autonomy. Typically, assisted living communities will only help your loved ones with the tasks that they are unable to do. These include dressing, laundry, cleaning, preparing meals, and so on. Assisted living communities will also have medical experts on their staff and some may even have clinics for their residents. However, assisted living communities may be unable to give specialized medical attention. These kinds of patients are usually taken care of in nursing homes where they are able to help with curative and rehabilitative procedures that are required.
When choosing an assisted living community for your loved one, you should consider factors such as quality of care, any specialized needs such as dementia care assistance, and so on. Proximity is also a key factor so that you can make regular visits. However, one of the major factors is cost. In this article, we explore how affordable assisted living really is.
Cost Implications
When it comes to cost implications for assisted living communities, there is a wide variance between one assisted living community and another. Prices range due to a variety of factors. These factors include:
- Size of the Living Quarters
The larger the living quarters, the more likely it is to be more expensive.
- Level of Care Needed
This refers to how much assistance the living community is expected to offer to your loved one. The less assistance they need, the less the cost is likely to be.
- Additional Fees
While most assisted living communities charge a flat rate for basic amenities like meals, they may also charge additional fees for services such as laundry and so on. Many people find it easier to take their loved ones to a community where they charge a single flat fee for all the amenities. It makes monthly budgeting easier and one can even set up a bank transfer facility where payments are made automatically.
Why Rittenhouse Village At Northside?
We always want the best for our loved ones. At Rittenhouse Village At Northside, we will ensure that your family member gets the best care possible. We offer a variety of options for the care of your loved ones, ensuring that they live a life of dignity and comfort. At our living community, we handle all aspects of everyday life for your loved one including cooking, cleaning, laundry, and much more. This ensures that your loved one has enough time to relax and enjoy every day.
Our residents enjoy a variety of special features that we offer in our community, including our rent lock feature where rent rates remain constant for the lifetime of your loved one in our community. You can also depend on our experts who are always on hand to help your loved ones. Our respite care services are also great for caregivers looking to take a break from the constant pressure of taking care of their loved ones.
