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Question: I’m considering moving my father into an assisted living facility or other type of senior home. The problem is, I have no idea how much they cost and what is included. What should I be asking as I begin my search for the best place for his needs?

Your best choice for an assisted living facility, memory care home, or other senior housing will mostly depend on your father's current condition, what you can afford, and what meets your father's social, emotional, and physical requirements. There are over 100 million seniors in the United States, and special emphasis has been placed on assisted living for the past few decades, because of the overwhelming demand.

There are many essential steps that you need to follow when selecting assisted living facilities that suit your individual preferences, and allow your loved one to spend his golden years with the best comfort and care.

The reality is that there are many different types of senior care homes. You need to first have an idea which kind you are interested in, and narrow your search based on compatibility and price.

Let us first discuss some of the most common senior care facilities:

Senior Apartments - These housing units are for an older adult community. It could be the same as living in your own neighborhood, without the kids and loud music. Seniors, who live in these apartments, are still able to full look after and take care of themselves. They are living in complexes that are restricted to senior citizens.

The Housing and Urban Development – H.U.D. provides the lowest priced subsidized housing in the United States. Each state has a listing for the type of senior housing available, and what services are provided.

Senior Independent Living - Here you can find senior housing facilities that provide a variety of activities and services. Independent living facilities provide transportation for seniors. The also provide home cooked meals, and have scheduled social gatherings. The goal is to get seniors to interact with each other, and have ongoing activities to keep seniors active.

Assisted Living - Assisted living is a nice option for seniors, who like their privacy, but need occasional or regular assistance with getting dressed, taking medication, receiving meals and personal hygiene. Generally speaking, most seniors, who choose assisted living, have their own apartments or rooms within a complex or independent community.

Continuing Care Retirement Community - Also referred to as CCRC's, provide a complete set of services in one package. You are provided accommodation with meals, and assisted living, but you are still living in an independent environment. Full nursing is provided if needed, too.

Continuing care retirement communities are the most expensive options for choosing a senior care facility. There is an initial fee to join, which can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. After you are a member, you still need to pay monthly fees that can be a few thousand dollars a month. Some of your initial investment can be reimbursed, depending if it was used towards developing the CCRC project.

Nursing Homes - These senior housing facilities help those with chronic illnesses, and help those, who can no longer take care of themselves. Seniors are provided 24-hour medical care, and there are regular activities for seniors, who are healthy enough to participate.

There are many nursing homes across the U.S. connected with Medicaid programs, which greatly reduce all costs.

Costs of Senior Care Housing

After you've decided which type of senior housing you might want your father to live in, you should look at and make comparisons of services and prices.

Although some general prices were listed above, prices vary a lot from each facility, as well as from city to state.

Here is a good place to start your search online:

Eldercare Locator

Eldercare is provided by the U.S. Administration on Aging to help the elderly and their families locate services and facilities.

Questions You Should Ask About an Assisted Living Facility

By visiting the site listed above, some of your questions should have already been answered. However, if you live in the Denver area and still have questions, why not contact Appewood Our House. Our Stepping Stones program provides for up-to-date information for senior housing placement. Specify exactly what your needs are, and we will be able to provide you with expert help, and point you in the right direction. Visit Our Stepping Stones today.

Conclusion

Looking for an assisted living facility or other senior homes can be a lengthy process. However, don't try to rush through and accept the first thing you are offered. You or your loved ones could be spending many years in a facility, and you want to be as comfortable and happy as possible. So, take your time, discuss it with your family, and choose the best possible option.