Approximately 84.5% of independent living residents report that they would recommend their community to someone else, but simple taking a recommendation isn’t enough to merit actually staying at senior adult communities.
Before you decide to stay in any senior apartments or retirement homes, there’s a fair amount of research that needs to be done. Many places may simply tell you to come in for a tour, but the truth is that you need to do some investigating of your own before you set foot on the premises. Here are a few things you need to be researching before you ever visit a senior care facility.
Costs
Depending on the size and location of the living space, there may be higher costs involved. If you want to live in a large space, you need to be prepared for the possibility that you may have to pay a higher fee than you would for standard living space.
Business History
Before you sign anything or even go on your guided tour, you absolutely need to look into the history of the place you’re planning to stay at. Some adult communities have been around for upwards of 50 years, while others are relatively new. If a facility has been operating for a decent amount of time, odds are they’re going to be more reputable.
Look at Activities Offered
Most senior living facilities should have a list of activities they offer online that you can look at. This is important to look at, because some senior apartments are much more active communities than others. If you’re looking for a place to really stay fit and active, you might not want to live in a place where the most exciting activity is a checkers tournament.
Family Friendliness
If you have grandchildren who like to visit you, will they feel welcome in these adult communities? Family is important to many people, yet it’s a question that many fail to take into account when looking at senior living facilities.
No matter what, don’t forget to do your research. Whether you’re moving across the country or across town, these are important aspects of adult communities to research.