How Affordable is Assisted Living, Really?

January 5, 2016 by ·

Assisted Living in Chickasaw AL

One of the most common concerns people have about assisted living is cost. Most people have a tendency to assume assisted living is one of the most expensive forms of senior care around, but Assisted-Living-Chickasaw-ALthat’s simply not the case. It all depends on location, location, location.

If something is in the right location or is in a highly expensive part of the country, then the assisted living facility may be far more expensive than in other locations. But when you begin to look state-by-state, county by county, you begin to realize one thing: assisted living is incredibly affordable in most places across the country.

January is Financial Wellness Month and for those who are looking into this option for a loved one, the cost of assisted-living is usually something seniors and others point to as a reason to not even consider it.

Getting past the myths and misconceptions of assisted-living.

There are many myths and misconceptions about assisted living. The most important thing anyone can do when looking into this option for an elderly loved one is to gather as much information as possible before trying to sit down and talk to them about it. This is especially true for seniors who may initially be reluctant to consider this option.

Most people have a tendency to associate assisted living with nursing home care, though they are completely different. Assisted-living provides exceptional staff members who are responsive to the resident’s needs. Residents at an assisted living facility are able to maintain their own independence and may only require a minimal amount of assistance at any given time.

Cost for assisted living is much less than it is for nursing home care. Nursing home care is the most expensive option for seniors and is usually reserved for those individuals who require a significant level of medical care during the day and throughout the night.

Saving money is one thing, but getting a high quality of life and the right care is another thing entirely. When you want the best for your elderly loved one, talk to him or her about assisted living. It’s far more affordable than you may have realized.

If you or an aging loved one are considering Assisted Living near Chickasaw, AL, contact Ashbury Manor Specialty Care and Assisted Living at 251-317-3017.

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About Cindy Johnson

Ashbury Manor’s Administrator since 2008, Cindy Johnson is a long-time expert in the assisted living field. Prior to her arrival at Ashbury Manor, Cindy managed acquisitions and crisis management for existing and new larger senior care project developments for eleven years. As regional manager for an Oregon-based assisted living management company, Cindy was directly responsible for operations for five 50-65 bed assisted living facilities. As manager during the transition to new ownership, Cindy reorganized internal operations and conducted leadership training for Executive Directors. As a result of her management and expertise, one of the company’s facilities (in Ocala, Florida) received a deficiency-free survey, resulting in the lifting of a moratorium on operation.

A nurse for 36 years, senior care has always been Cindy’s passion. Desiring to work more closely with residents, Cindy became a Category II Administrator in 2005. As Ashbury Manor’s Administrator, Cindy understands the complexities associated with dementia and cognitive impairment and she has fallen in love with seniors with dementia or cognitive impairment and their families.

Cindy is Treasurer of the local “Senior Coalition” chapter. She enjoys mentoring new candidates who want to become administrators.

As a 16-bed facility, with Cindy's training and experience, our residents and their families can be sure Ashbury Manor’s carefully selected staff provides the expertise of a larger facility while maintaining the individualized personal care of a small special needs home.
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