Shopping for "Asst Living" Locale/Criteria??

JoyFilled Warrior · ‎09-02-2022

This house Im staying at is being sold, & im what I consider a short fuse to move.

Any ideas on how to research, locate & decide on a good Asst Living place, their costs & what to look for? (I also have a cat).

(I had cataract surgery done in both eyes now. FANTASTIC! At least, I can see now! That will a big help, im thinking.

TIA

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

In my experience with my father, all the places we could afford had waiting lists. Some a few months, others even longer. He was fortunate to be accepted 2 months after getting on a list.

millieshops · ‎03-09-2010

@JoyFilled Warrior I haven't shopped Asst Living with a cat owner for many years, but I know when I was doing the search, the worst part for the aunt who needed care was that no asst living facility would take her cats, not even just one of her four. Until we finally found placement for them, I couldn't move her.

I've seen therapy animals when I go visit sometimes, but if you're keeping the cat, I'd start by asking about that first! Then price and health department ratings.

Good luck to you. I know the process is difficult.

Estellee · ‎07-12-2011

There are a few in my area but very expensive with waiting lists. Also the more care needed the more the cost. I think maybe google "Assisted Living Facilites" in your city and see what comes up.

geezerette · ‎03-16-2010

I agree with @millieshops about the cat. I've been researching Assisted Living for a while and none will accept cats/pets in my area. That's my biggest sticking point about moving into one in the next few years. My cats are still relatively young so the odds they'll be gone before me are slim.

There are also waiting lists of varying lengths for admission.

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@JoyFilled Warrior. I thought you were packing and all set to move someplace several months ago? I believe you said you had to be out in a matter of a couple days. I'm confused.

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FrostedCharisma · ‎08-20-2018

You can compare assisted living facilities at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/results?searchType=NursingHome&page=1&radius=10&sort=closest&z...

It shows the results of the latest state inspections.

Once you narrow down your options, you can call the facitily and ask for a tour.

cotton4me · ‎03-09-2010

US News & World Report has a good online article on the "Best Assisting Living". It ranks places by city and also talks about what it is, what you can expect, costs, etc.

As others have mentioned there may be a waitlist to get in. I'm in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It has independent, assisted and nursing care. I was on the waitlist for almost two years. Not every place is like that so hopefully you can find what you need. We lived in another one that didn't have a waitlist while waiting to get in here.