If you’re considering a move to assisted living for yourself or a loved one, you’re bound to have questions. What services are available? Are there different costs for higher levels of service? What questions should you ask when touring an assisted living community? How can you make the transition easier for your loved one?
For answers to these questions and more, we’ve compiled a list of five trusted online resources to help you in your search. These sites offer practical advice on evaluating communities, understanding care levels, finding an assisted living community in your area, plus links to additional resources. As you research your options for assisted living, we’re here to answer your questions and help you find a community that’s right for you.
- Assisted Living Starter Guide: For a general overview of assisted living, how to choose a community that’s right for you, and tips to make the transition easier, check out HelpGuide. An independent nonprofit that runs one of the world’s leading mental health websites, HelpGuide also provides resources and tools for aging well.
- Choosing Assisted Living: This guide from AARPoffers tips for finding and evaluating communities, planning a tour, what to keep an eye out for during your tour, and more.
- Guide to Assisted Living Communities: This comprehensive resource from Senior Living details typical services provided by assisted living communities, provides an overview of different tiers or levels of care, costs, questions to ask when researching a community, and more.
- A Checklist For Your Tour: Today’s Caregiveroffers an extensive list of questions to ask when touring an assisted living community. Today’s Caregiver is a national magazine and leading provider of information, support, and guidance for family and professional caregivers.
- Small-House Living: Learn about the benefits of small-home assisted living including more personalized support, a more engaging environment, and greater sense of autonomy.
Questions? We’re here to provide answers. Would you like to learn more about small-home assisted living and memory support at Orchard Inn? Are you interested in direct admission for a loved one? To speak with a member of our team, call 603.699.0100 or use our contact form.