The hunt for senior living
Kelsey Pangborn, communication director from Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, provides some tips about finding the right senior living community for you. She also provides the following list of QUESTIONS TO ASK when researching a community:
1. What different types of living options do you provide? Are there different levels of care, different floor plans, and/or different locations?
2. If I moved in and my needs eventually changed, who has input about when a move should occur for me and how does that all work? Be sure you understand if there is a continuum and how it works.
Are there opportunities to volunteer, lead, or propose new offerings? Are there private areas to retreat to read a book on my own if I prefer? See how these offerings jive with your own preferences and lifestyle.
6. What about parking? Are there garages or surface parking spots available? Does this cost extra? This would also be a good time to ask about storage for any other ‘toys’ you may have like a boat, trailer, or extra vehicle.
13. What other types of ‘bonus’ amenities do you offer? Is there a fitness center, outdoor spaces, private dining rooms available by reservation, or any other special programs for residents?
Focus on three principles: Lifestyle, Value, and Trust. As you wrap up your research on different senior living communities, we encourage you to look at those three concepts and most of all, trust your instincts.
Does the community seem to offer options that fit with, support and enhance your lifestyle? Do you feel the community offers top-of-the line services and quality of life for a fair value? Lastly, does it feel like all these things are brought to you by people you can trust?