Florida has many assisted living communities. While having many options is great, it can make finding the right one for your parents challenging. If you ever need to find assisted living for your parents, you only want to have to do it once. This post will offer tips to help you choose the right assisted living community in Florida.
Tips for Finding the Right Assisted Living Community
Talk to Your Parents
Start by talking to your parents early about moving to assisted living. It is a significant life change; you shouldn’t spring it on them when it needs to happen. Additionally, it can help to learn about their preferences. Ask them about the areas where they prefer the community to be. Talk about amenities they may want and the type of setting they prefer.
Learn About Costs
Learning about the costs of senior living is also helpful. It will help you plan to finance assisted living for your parents. On average, Florida assisted living costs are about $4,000 per month as of this writing. However, costs vary significantly depending on location. Factors like the level of care your parent needs will also affect costs.
Outline Your Parent’s Needs
Before starting your search, you should clearly outline all the services and care your parent needs. List all the activities of daily living (ADLs) they need help with. Account for all their health issues and the medications they take. Consider how health conditions may progress as they age.
Research Communities
Search for assisted living communities in your area and where your parent said they would be comfortable. Search engines like Google can be effective for finding communities in different places. You could also ask friends or family members if they know of any senior living communities. Check out their websites and learn about the services they offer.
Schedule Tours
With some online research, you should have a list of a few communities that fit your criteria. It’s now time to call and schedule a tour. You need to see the quality of the facility and assess whether your parents would be happy there. If it is at all possible, you should bring your parent with you on the tours.
Prepare Questions to Ask
You should also be ready to ask questions during the tour. The following are questions you can ask:
- How much does care cost per month?
- What services does the monthly plan include?
- Are there any optional upgrades?
- Can I see one of the rooms?
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio?
- Are there activities to enrich the lives of seniors?
These are just a few questions to ask during the tour. Think about your parent’s unique needs and determine the questions you must ask.
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