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[spud188]

Anyone here have first hand knowledge of living in this type arrangement. We are touring a place then having brunch there on Sunday. I took a free class there last Fall,it is big,nice white linen dining room. It looked to me like a very fancy Hotel.

But I am curious as to how living there would be??

[patbz]

Why don't you talk to some of the residents you will surely meet?  I'm sure each place is different.

[Group 5 minus 1]

Both of our Moms lived in a Senior Living Community. They were happy there and participated in many activities. There were shopping trips and all kinds of things to do. My M-I-L loved trips to the Farmers Market. If something needed done it was taken care of-drippy faucet,etc. Flu shots were done there-no need to go out.

Oh! and the food was great. We would frequently have lunch w/one of them.

My M-I-L lived in a residence that had a continum of care and sadly she passed away in the nursing facility.

Some SLC are church affiliiated and even if you run out of money you do not have to leave.

I realize this is long but I cannot say enough good things.

My Mom loved decorating the Christmas tree party and my last photo of her is that picture.

[homedecor1]

I've been going with a older friend of mine (his wife passed suddenly) and I will say at these particular places we've visited they are certainly beautiful ....BUT not cheap!  The buy-in is $194,000 and his monthly costs will be $2,643.

Of course, these "step down" facilities from "Independent" living right through "assisted" ... I was impressed with both the offerings. We sat and chatted with a few nice residents who loved it.

Personally, I wouldn't choose it but then again it depends on ones age, health, etc. 

[kaydee50]

There are different types of "senior living commuities."  We had bought into a life care community but had a major problem with the apartment and were able to get our money back.  This was a true blessing because in those few short days we were there, we felt we did not fit in. 

If you're the type who likes to join clubs, etc., and/or have some physical limitations, these communities may be for you.  It was not for us.

[151949]

I think much depends upon your age and your level of fitness. My DH's cousin & his wife went to an assisted living community due to his parkinsons disease. It was great for him  as they helped him get around - bathed & dressed etc but for her - she was bored and unhappy. She was in her late 80's but still 100% healthy and mentally sound.

[Group 5 minus 1]

Outside my Mom's apartmet was a living room type arrangement (chairs, couch,etc.) she loved sitting out there and chatting w/ all those who walked by.

Expenses: some are costly,but when you think about your home and the expenses w/ that somtimes it is not so bad. I think you MUST plan ahead.

[tansy]

Are you talking about apartments with a monthly rental or a CCRC with a buy-in, plus monthly fee?

I have a friend in each type of community and both are pleased they made the move.  The communities I’ve seen are beautiful.  

[Ibby114]

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@homedecor1 wrote:

I've been going with a older friend of mine (his wife passed suddenly) and I will say at these particular places we've visited they are certainly beautiful ....BUT not cheap!  The buy-in is $194,000 and his monthly costs will be $2,643.

Of course, these "step down" facilities from "Independent" living right through "assisted" ... I was impressed with both the offerings. We sat and chatted with a few nice residents who loved it.

Personally, I wouldn't choose it but then again it depends on ones age, health, etc. 

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My Dad (& stepmom) was in an independent living community in North Jersey-  beautiful hotel-like place with a lot of ammenities & activities. Great 24/7  security too! We got 95% of the 'buy in' back after he passed away - my stepmom went to a dementia care facility and they resold the unit. Some places - you don't get the 'buy in' back but they other kinds of benefits (for example, no addtl charges for assisted living or nursing home care, if it ever comes to be needed). You need to look at the offerings for your particular development, The monthly fee for my folks  apt was around $4,000. 

[Kachina624]

My dad lived in a senior apartment community.  He had a unit with a million dollar view of the mountains, access to outside by way of a sliding door and a fireplace.  He was allowed to have a dog or cat.  Dad was hard of hearing and felt very isolated because he couldn't hear conversation at dinner, etc.  They had a lot of activities but no effort was made to help him be included in some of them and he didn't seem to know about them (legally blind).  He was very lonely so after about 10 months there, he moved in with me.