Assisted Living Home Expenses
What Expenses may or may not be covered by an Assisted Living Home:
When looking for a place for your loved one, you want them to be comfortable, as well as receive the best care possible. You want the world for them in their last stages of life. So not only do you have to worry about the quality of care, but how to financially take care of them is also a concern.
The hope is that a majority of elderly people have money they can access during this time. Some resources could be from selling their houses, retirement money they have saved over time, having help from pensions, medicaid or family. However they plan on paying for their care during their golden years, it can still be a concern if all their needs will be covered.
When looking for a home or facility for your loved one, it is wise to ask what types of things you may need to provide, on top of the monthly service payment. To give you an idea, here is a list of what is included in our monthly service fee at Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living Home and what the family or resident covers.
What is included in the monthly service fee:
24 hour Supervisory care
Registered Nurse Lives on site
Registered Nurse is 24/7 on call
Daily Housekeeping
Laundry
Showers, dressing, and hygiene assistance
Shampoo and body wash provided
Wipes and moisture barrier creams are provided for incontinence care
Free Eero WiFi & Internet
Cox Cable in each room
Fresh home cooked meals and snacks
Holistic foods like daily kefir and lots of fruits and veggies
Entertainment, activities and parties.
Daily group exercises
Fingernail care (basic trim & clean)
Toenail care (podiatrist visits plus on-site care)
Family environment with emotional, mental and spiritual support
Expenses covered by the family and/or resident:
Medications, vitamins or supplements are paid for through the residents insurance or personal funds. Each resident in our home is recommended they take probiotics to help with their bowels and digestive system. This expense is also covered by each individual resident after being approved by the family and their doctor.
Personal hygiene needs- Toothbrushes, toothpaste, make up, face wash, deodorant, powders, lotion, or whatever individual things they may need.
Incontinence needs- Adult taped briefs or pull-ups like depends, absorbent pads, cloth or disposable chucks.
Travel arrangements and transport to doctors visits, the hospital or any other need to go somewhere.
Towels , bedding, personal clothing, shoes or any personal needs they may have in this area.
Birthday presents, christmas presents, holiday gifts,
Any extra supplies or needs other than what is listed above in what is included in the monthly service fee.
Resources that are able to come into our home: Mobile doctors and nurses, x-ray techs, blood work, lab work, physical therapist, occupational therapists, speech therapists, Hospice, Home Health, etc. Ask Julie, Certified Manager, if you would like more information of how to best utilize these resources so the resident does not have go out for these services.
We hope these lists help you in your decision of where to place your loved one. We would love to give you a tour of our facility and see if Fairbrook Grove Assisted Living In Mesa AZ is the best fit for you. Give us a call at 480-215-2940 to discuss options and set something up. We hope you have a beautiful rest of your day.
-The Fairbrook Grove Management Team
