A few I looked at were just plasterboard cubicles and no amenities. However, they were understandably the least expensive - $1400 a month (back then). One I looked at was like a grand hotel - crystal chandeliers and a fountain in the lobby. Lots of amenities , most of which I wouldn't avail myself. These were in the $3000 - $5000 a month range (prices have probably increased since then). I fell right through the cracks - wanting something more comfortable than a ticky-tacky room, but something I could afford. At $3000 - $5000 a month, I would have had to start dipping into my savings. As it was, I spent a good chunk of it on my new house.
After my mom had a stroke, she needed 24-7 full time care. When I first started caring for them, they could care for themselves …. No need for them to move but they were, surprisingly, interested in senior living. Once my mom had a stroke ,they then needed assisted living.
Assisted living averaged from $1800 - $3000 a month for single to $4,000 to $6,000 for 2 plus den apartments.
Full time nursing homes are cheaper and our government pays for 1/2 the cost, so nobody has to sell their home.
The place my parents ended up staying at they had their own room with 2 beds and a toilet / washroom. Their laundry was done, 2 meals a day and 2 snacks; housekeeping weekly, exercise/ physio therapy, weekly outings, showers every day.
The food they have at these places is nothing like hospital food. These places hire really good chefs and their meals are really good.
Around $2,000 for everything is what they paid.
I read a lot of bad things about nursing homes but I had extensive visits to 8 of them, and they were ALL really nice places. If they weren’t nice places, I wouldn’t have put their name on the list. The nursing home 10 miles from us was a sweet set up. I really, really wish I had been persistent and stuck it out. They would have been there and I would have been able to see them.
Some places like Parkland are super ritzy . There are 66 floor luxury apartments overlooking the ocean for around $3000 to $6000 a month.
Then there are condos which you can buy for about $325,000 and purchase separate services.
We also have ‘over 55 ‘ mobile homes or townhomes which are for seniors only. Most have a built in swimming pool, tennis courts, restaurants, golf course. If enrolling in this type of retirement, transitioning becomes all set up. It goes from retirement living to assisted living to nursing home living. My parents went directly to nursing home living.
Knowing my parents, they would have loved senior living. Senior living can be real luxury living with everything included. My parents loved being catered to. They went on cruise ships all the time. In the end when my dad kidnapped my mom, his plan was to book a cruise ship vacation. He figured the one doctor they had for the 7,000 people could look after them.
lol It’s funny but sad at the same time.
My father would love that type of living but his ocd about money would definitely steer him clear away from it. They got along well with others. It’s a shame. They ‘could’ affford it but chose not to. I doubt they knew these types of places even existed.
You are far from needing a nursing home . If you do consider assisted living, they have single room type suites which are WAY cheaper. You can often opt out of most services. Pay as needed. You might be interested in that type of senior living.
The seniors I saw looked mighty content and happy with their senior apartments. I know I’m doing my research. I think you’ll choose wisely Debo. I never thought you’d move from your childhood home but you surprised us all and did. You’re a smart cookie.
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