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My mother was in independent living. No, it is not assisted living. There are no assistants there to help you but you can still hire outside help to come in. There is no nursing staff. They made that clear when my mom was there. You are, as it says, living independently.
My mom was in an Independent Living facility in Ardsley, NY (that's in Westchester County). The cost (this was in 2011-13) the cost was about $5k per month. That included light housekeeping (once a week linens change and the laundering of linens and towels) dusting, vacuuming and cleaning the kitchen. There were many fun activities (Stock Market club, jewelry making, painting) and guest speakers from local colleges. There were outings to local dinner theater, once a week shopping trips and you could be transported to doctors appointments within a 10 mile radius.
Mom had a full kitchen, dining area, living room and a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet. She also had a washer dryer set up, making it very easy for her to do her personal laundry. And the bathroom had a walk in shower.
There was a geriatrics doctor who kept an office across the way in the affiliated AL so that my mother was able to get herself to her appointments. There was also a geriatric psychiatrist who visited clients in their rooms.
Can you give us more insight into what info you’re looking for regarding Independent Living? I see you’ve posted under Frauds and Scams. Do you have a concern that IL isn’t living up to your expectations? My Mom was in IL for 6 years in upstate New York Her apartment had 1 bedroom and small kitchenette, private bath with roll in shower. They served 3 meals a day in a nice dining room, hairdresser, had a bus to take them to events or appointments and lots of activities. They could not assist in any way if she was sick and had to call 911 to pick her up from the floor if she fell. I eventually had to hire a private caregiver for a few hours a day to help her dress, bathe, take her meds, and get ready for bed. The residents ranged from completely independent and still driving their cars, to wheelchair bound. Many had private aides. The monthly cost was about $3200, not counting the caregiver. IL is private pay where we live. Is there something else you’d like to know?
MaMaGina, Independent Living can vary from area to area. In my neck of the woods, there are Independent Living apartments and right next door in the next building is Assisted Living/Memory Care. My Dad was part of this community having a very nice 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen. Later down the road I had to opt for the optional med-tech service as Dad was forgetting to take his pills, and yes, there was a fee for this service.
As Dad memory started to fade, the move over to the next building was very smooth... thus Dad still saw familiar Staff workers.
There are also Independent Living condo complexes where one is very independent. The monthly condo fee is high but it does come with a lot of perks like a gym, indoor pool, one meal in one of many restaurants within the complex, on-site banking, beauty parlor, gift shop, and even a walk-in doctor's office.
It all depends on what the person needs and if they are comfortable in the environment. And what they are able to budget.
I also notice you had mentioned "fraud and scams" and am curious for that reasoning.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Mom had a full kitchen, dining area, living room and a spacious bedroom with a walk-in closet. She also had a washer dryer set up, making it very easy for her to do her personal laundry. And the bathroom had a walk in shower.
There was a geriatrics doctor who kept an office across the way in the affiliated AL so that my mother was able to get herself to her appointments. There was also a geriatric psychiatrist who visited clients in their rooms.
My Mom was in IL for 6 years in upstate New York Her apartment had 1 bedroom and small kitchenette, private bath with roll in shower. They served 3 meals a day in a nice dining room, hairdresser, had a bus to take them to events or appointments and lots of activities. They could not assist in any way if she was sick and had to call 911 to pick her up from the floor if she fell. I eventually had to hire a private caregiver for a few hours a day to help her dress, bathe, take her meds, and get ready for bed. The residents ranged from completely independent and still driving their cars, to wheelchair bound. Many had private aides. The monthly cost was about $3200, not counting the caregiver. IL is private pay where we live. Is there something else you’d like to know?
As Dad memory started to fade, the move over to the next building was very smooth... thus Dad still saw familiar Staff workers.
There are also Independent Living condo complexes where one is very independent. The monthly condo fee is high but it does come with a lot of perks like a gym, indoor pool, one meal in one of many restaurants within the complex, on-site banking, beauty parlor, gift shop, and even a walk-in doctor's office.
It all depends on what the person needs and if they are comfortable in the environment. And what they are able to budget.
I also notice you had mentioned "fraud and scams" and am curious for that reasoning.