When considering whether or not to move their family member into senior living, people touring our facility often ask similar questions that stem from a misunderstanding of what exactly assisted living facilities are. Most people have an idea of what nursing homes are from personal experience or media, but they are often pleasantly surprised when they visit our location in person and realize the potential benefits for their loved ones. If you are considering moving your parent or older family member into an assisted living facility but still have questions, this blog should help alleviate some of your concerns.
Assisted Living Facilities vs. Other Senior Living Options
What is Assisted Living?
In short, assisted living allows residents to live independent lives while still receiving personalized care should they need it. Many residents of our facility have active lives, vibrant social circles, and numerous hobbies – but that doesn’t mean every aspect of life is easy. Our caregivers can help residents cook, clean, bathe, dress, and get from place to place, allowing them to continue living life to the fullest.
What is The Difference Between Assisted Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, and Memory Care Facilities?
An assisted living facility, such as A Banyan Residence, focuses on creating a friendly and inviting new home, whereas nursing homes tend to prioritize medical care and complex medical services. Our goal is to allow residents to age at our facility gracefully, live their best life full of fun with friends and family, and eventually receive more-involved home hospice care when needed.
As a memory care facility, we also provide care for residents who struggle with particular conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our senior living facility provides these residents with a safe, secure living situation that elevates their quality of life beyond what is possible in a nursing home or residential dwelling.
What Is Included When I Pay For Residency At An Assisted Living Facility?
Locations and providers differ in what they offer residents regarding lodging, amenities, social activities, care, and food options. At A Banyan Residence, the cost of room and board covers rooms, utilities, maintenance, housekeeping, meals, snacks, and social activities through our programs. In addition, residents needing personalized care in areas such as bathing and grooming will receive care for a smaller, separate fee. If your family member doesn’t need assistance in a particular area, there is no added umbrella charge that you have to pay for that goes unused. We feel strongly that moving seniors that are often in bad health from place to place – nursing home to hospital and beyond – is stressful and damaging. Our services are designed to allow someone to age in place while still receiving top-notch care.
What Can Help With Paying Assisted Living Facility Costs?
Many of our residents pay for their residency and care out of pocket, or a representative/family member pays on their behalf. Veteran’s Administration and certain Medicaid programs cover some of the cost for eligible residents, and some health insurance plans purchased before coming to our facility that included long-term care coverage help other residents cover the bill.
The best way to fully understand our facility and learn how we can help the loved one in your life is to visit us in person. Seeing our facility with your own eyes and meeting current residents is sure to give you the confidence you need to make a decision and change the living situation of your family member for the better.
A Banyan Residence is an assisted living and memory care center in Venice. To schedule a tour of our location, contact us today through our website or phone.
