The benefits of our senior living community is there is ample flexibility available. The types of services and the extensiveness of your care needs range. That can influence what you pay for these services. It also helps ensure you always have access to the type of care right for you.
Some of the factors that play a role in the assisted living cost include:
The type of community you plan to live in
The amount of support you need
The type of extra services you need
Nursing and medical care access
Location and cost of living
It is a good idea to contact the location you are considering, such as our location, to determine what you can expect in cost. We strive to provide the best possible estimate to ensure you can make an informed decision.
The Level of Care You Need and the Cost of Assisted Living
One of the most significant components that make up the cost of associated living is the level of care you need. Most people need to consider their needs immediately but also consider long-term goals. If you don’t want to have to keep moving, you may wish to choose a location that offers several levels of care in the same location. That way, you know your needs will be met no matter what they are.
Some examples of the types of care to consider include:
As the level of support a person needs increases, the costs can rise. In an assisted living community, there is less need for nursing and medical care than in a hospice community. Dementia care also tends to vary based on the level of support a person needs. This cost can change over time, too.
Invest in the Care You Need
While it is essential to consider what these costs are, it is also critical to think about your long-term goals and needs. If living on your own is becoming more difficult or is no longer safe, investing in additional supportive care is a worthy investment. Often, retirement plans and long-term care coverage may offer some help to cover your needs, too.
Learn more about our programs and how they can help make the move into an assisted living community a bit easier and more worthwhile:
Make the Right Decisions Before Transitioning to Assisted Living
Perhaps the most crucial first step is to ensure you choose the right location for your loved one’s needs. That makes transitioning easier because everyone involved knows your loved one’s needs will be met from the first day. You can book a visit with the location to look around to see how well it fits your needs. At Wickshire Senior Living Norman, we offer a wide range of amenities and features to help you and your family through the process. Some of those services include:
When you choose to make Wickshire Senior Living Norman your loved one’s new home, our team is available to help them transition into care with ease.
Tips and Strategies for Transitioning to Assisted Living
Even in the best of situations, it is a big change to manage. However, most people will find that they feel organized and ready to get back to enjoying life within a matter of days. These tips can help you and your loved one with the process.
Pack deliberately. That is, pack for what your loved one needs first. Then pack things that they want to have available to them all of the time. The key here is to downsize so that they have the comfort they desire at their new home.
Give your loved one time to adjust emotionally. No one is ready to make this move without any struggle. Yet, it is a good idea to reach out to friends and family to make sure they have someone to talk to during the process.
Make sure the living space feels right to them. It should have enough room, but also the furnishings that they need and like. They can make it their own by adding family mementos and setting up the furniture layout the way they desire.
Talk to your loved one’s neighbors and engage in programs as soon as possible. Your loved one will want to feel comfortable around the location and engaged with what’s happening around them. It improves their quality of life.
Make sure you stay in connection with your loved one. Set up your loved one’s home with electronics that help them to stay connected. Be sure they are familiar with visiting opportunities and welcome family and friends to stop by when they can.
Each one of these steps can help make your loved one’s move a bit easier. It is not always a simple process, but it can prove to be the ideal way for them to continue to live the life they desire with more of the support they need. Many people find that this is an excellent way to get back to living a healthy lifestyle when things at home were a bit too hard to manage.