ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES

Provide a wide range of services to individuals who are no longer able to live on their own safely. Seniors maintain some level of independence but require support with activities of daily living (ADLs).

  • Residents live in private apartments which may have a limited kitchen.

  • Assistance with medications

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, continence care)

  • All meals and snacks provided

  • Housekeeping

  • Care staff available 24/7

  • On site licensed nursing

  • Social activities

  • Scheduled transportation

Average Price Range: $3,000 - $7,000+ per month

ASSISTED LIVING HOMES

Private licensed homes that offer personalized service to 5 – 10 residents who live together in a house setting with live-in caretakers. An excellent option for those who require a high level of care but does not require a Skilled Nursing Facility.

  • 24/7 care provided

  • May provide awake night staff.

  • Assistance with activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, dressing, continence care)

  • Assistance with medications

  • All meals and snacks provided

  • Private or Semi-Private bedrooms

  • Each home varies in style, size of rooms and activities.

  • Able to handle end of life care.

Average Price Range: $2000 - $5000+ per month

MEMORY CARE COMMUNITIES

Specifically handle dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Many communities have a Memory Care Units and many Residential Care Homes can handle dementia care.

Average Price Range $4,800+ per month

BEHAVORIAL CARE FACILITY

A health care institution that provides treatment to an individual experiencing a behavioral health issue* that 1) limits the individual’s ability to be independent, or 2) causes the individual to require treatment to maintain or enhance independence.

*Behavioral health issue means an individual's condition related to a mental disorder, a personality disorder, substance abuse, or a significant psychological or behavioral response to an identifiable stressor or stressors.

Average Price Range: $4,500+ per month

RESPITE CARE

Provides a temporary break for caregivers by allowing a resident to have a short-term stay in an Assisted Living Community or Home that can meet their needs.

Average Price Range: $135 - $300+ per day

SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES

Hospital-like settings that provides 24/7 care with medical doctors and 24-hour nursing staff. Typically required if intravenous medications and injections are needed.

Average Price Range $7,000 - $10,000+ per month