Your Guide to Senior Living
If you or a senior loved one is at the point where they want or need to relocate from their home, the array of living options can be overwhelming. The first step is making the decision to move from the family home. Whether it’s the house you raised your family in, or if you’ve downsized to a smaller place, it’s a difficult and emotional decision. The second step is determining which type of senior living situation best suits your physical needs and financial situation. We’ve broken down the most common types of senior living arrangements and explained the differences to better prepare you to make the best choice.
Aging in Place
When you age in place, you remain in your home. The upside to this option is that you’re still in your own home and in familiar surroundings. However, if you need medical or home maintenance assistance, you are responsible for sourcing and paying for it yourself. This means navigating insurance coverage for in-home care and paying OOP.
Independent Living
In this setting, you can enjoy your own apartment or villa within a senior living community while paying a convenient monthly rent. Experience the freedom of independent living without the hassle of household chores or lawn care. Take full advantage of community amenities like the pool, fitness center, classes, and social events. With services such as weekly housekeeping, laundry, and meals included, you can focus on what matters most—living comfortably and care-free. This option is ideal for those in good health who want to maintain their independence in a supportive, worry-free environment.
Assisted Living
In assisted living, you enjoy your own private apartment with monthly rent that covers maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, meals, and access to community amenities. You receive a personalized care plan tailored to your needs, including assistance with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and managing medications. Assisted living residents benefit from 24/7 access to licensed nursing staff and are connected to a comprehensive emergency alert system, which includes call buttons in apartments and optional wearable pendants to ensure help is always within reach.
Memory Care
Memory care is designed for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and usually requires a diagnosis from the resident’s physician. Residents may also be assessed for behavior and other characteristics to ensure the best course of care. Memory care residents are closely supervised, and daily activities include socialization with peers and participation in group activities. They may also be exposed to music and art therapy, and reminiscing. Memory care staff are specially trained and provide a supportive, caring environment to ensure the best level of care for the residents, while preserving their dignity.
Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF)
Residents in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), also called nursing homes, require constant supervision and cannot live independently. They usually share rooms within the unit. Monthly fees cover room and board, meals, transportation to medical appointments and shopping, social activities, and 24/7 licensed nursing care. SNFs have an outside physician and often bring in specialists like podiatrists. Residents may stay short-term for post-surgery rehab, long-term due to illness or injury, or if they need a high level of care. Medicare typically does not cover SNF stays except for short-term rehab following surgery. Note that Kingsbury Senior Living does not offer Skilled Nursing Facility care.
Explore Your Senior Living Options
If you’re ready to make the move to a senior community, consider Kingsbury. We feature senior living communities created by Ohioans, for Ohioans and offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care options with first-class amenities. One advantage is that we are Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). This means that if your care needs change, you can easily transition without needing to move away from the premises (e.g., from independent living to assisted living). To learn more about our senior living options, reach out to our staff to schedule a meeting and tour.