How to Choose the Best Assisted Living Community for Your Needs
While you enjoy your retirement, you may decide to start looking for an assisted living community for the next chapter of your life. Not everyone has the same goals and requirements for what they want out of a retirement community, so make sure to do your research and find one that fits your needs. Here are some tips to help you along the way.
Match Your Independence Level
Can you comfortably get around on your own? Are you currently relying on medication and assisted mobility care? If you’re in relatively good health and can easily manage your day-to-day health an independent living community like The Pointe at Meridian is for you!
However, if you’re having health or mobility issues, you may decide to transition into more of the assisted living lifestyle we provide as your needs change over time.
Amenities
Your ideal assisted living facility will have amenities that fit your lifestyle. If you don’t want to have to drive, make sure you are in a walkable location or are provided senior transport, so you don’t have to worry about public transportation or driving yourself.
If peace of mind is a priority, look for 24-hour security, so your property is always protected. Be sure you ask questions about amenities so you can have the level of resources you’re accustomed to.
Location
Location is everything. If you expect frequent visits from family and friends, make sure you find a community nearby to make it easier on them.
Long road trips can be a real hassle, so make sure that whether you prefer living in a city or a rural area, you find assisted living with your favorite pastimes within proximity.
Residents
Did you know that there are over 30,000 assisted living communities in America, according to the American Health Care Association? With so many communities around, you may wonder about the type of people you’d be living amongst.
That’s why it’s a good idea to take a tour of the community that you’re interested in. In addition to the services and workers, you will also encounter other residents, and get a taste of how you might get along with them. So whether you tend to fly solo or are more social and want to be surrounded by new friends, make sure you’re in the right environment to facilitate that.
Taking the next step to move to an assisted senior living community can seem stressful at first. After all, it’s a transition in your life, but if you properly research and find the right community, it can be very rewarding. For a high-end assisted living community that provides services ranging from memory care to gourmet dining to 24-hour security, give us a call at The Pointe at Meridian.
Posted 3/1/24