Housing Options for Seniors
| RETIREMENT HOMES, RETIREMENT COTTAGES |
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Not licensed
Residents must be independent in activities of daily living*
Meals provided: one to three daily. Housekeeping: weekly.
Private apartments (from studio up to two bedroom/two bath).
Costs range from $1200-$3500. |
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| ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES |
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Licensed by local Senior and Disabled Services office.
Assistance with activities of daily living*.
Meals provided: All. Housekeeping: comprehensive.
Medication management.
Maximum 5 residents per home. Usually, shared bathrooms.
Costs range from $1500-$4500. |
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| RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES |
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Licensed by state office of Senior and Disabled Services.
Assistance with activities of daily living*.
Staffed 24-hours a day; some have a nurse on staff.
Medication management.
Private and semi-private rooms, generally with shared bathrooms
(a few offer private apartments).
Costs range from $2800-$4500. |
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| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES |
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Licensed by state office of Senior and Disabled Services.
Assistance with activities of daily living*; increases as needs increase.
Staffed 24-hours a day.
Medication management or resident can manage with doctor's permission.
Philosophy is "Aging in Place".
Costs start at $2200-$4000. |
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| *Activities of Daily Living are eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, toileting, mobility. |
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"Karen,
Thank you so much for all the work you
have done with this move. You and the other professionals you've engaged
have been amazing with helping my brother through this process."
H. B.,
client's sister and conservator |
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Hult Executive Suites 