Alpine Meadows Assisted Living Resources
 Alpine Meadows Cost Comparison Worksheet
For most families, cost is a key consideration when thinking about moving a loved one to an assisted living community. You may be surprised to learn that many older people spend more money living alone and paying separately for utilities, groceries, rent or mortgage, home care and transportation, than they would by moving into an assisted living facility. This worksheet that can help you compare your current living expenses with that of an assisted living facility.
Articles And Helpful Tips
The following articles and helpful tips are provided as a resource regarding senior living. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Considering All Your Options
Often times, families face tough decisions when it comes to caring for an aging parent. The desire for independence must be balanced with the considerations of cost, location, and physical needs. At Alpine Meadows Assisted Living, our community offers just the right amount of assistance to help older people lead active, fulfilled lives. Alpine Meadows provides a desirable, comforting option that gives families peace of mind when they need it most.
As you get older, you may find that living alone isn’t as easy as it used to be, even if you still feel healthy and fit. Perhaps household chores are falling through the cracks. Or maybe it’s difficult to drive a car and visit friends. You may be years away from needing nursing care, but would welcome a gentle helping hand. For many families, assisted living communities bridge this gap. If you’re considering senior living, get started here.
Alpine Meadows gives you the opportunity to live with independence and spend more time doing the things you enjoy – all with the peace of mind that someone is always there to help. At Alpine Meadows residents build warm, rewarding friendships and participate in stimulating activities. Our community is a place designed especially for older people who need a little help with daily tasks but do not require 24 hour nursing care.
At Alpine Meadows, our residents receive better care because we run a superior and loving facility. We recognize that moving to a senior living community is a major decision, and that cost is a key consideration in weighing your options.
You may discover that you actually spend more money living at home than you would be living at our senior community. In addition to potential cost savings, you’ll realize an invaluable benefit: The opportunity to make new friends and the comfort of knowing that help is there any time you need it. At Alpine Meadows, residents find more than a home—they find a vibrant community and a second family.
Because care is tailored to individual needs, residents pay only for the services they require. This way, each resident receives just the right amount of assistance he or she needs to live with confidence. |
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Could You Be Ready For Senior Living?
The decision to move to a senior living facility requires careful consideration.
The need for senior living may be clear for some families. For others, it is a gradual realization that Mom or Dad needs a little extra help.
Below is a checklist that can provide some help in this decision. Senior living might be a good option for you or your loved one, if you answer “yes” to four or more of these questions.
- Are you hesitant to drive at night?
- Do you occasionally forget to take your medication?
- Do you find it difficult to maintain a social life?
- Is it a struggle to do house work, yard work, and home repairs?
- Do you lose track of when bills should be paid?
- Is your home not as neat and clean as it once was?
- Do you have difficulty scheduling or attending doctor’s appointments?
- Have your driving skills diminished?
- Do you have a hard time remembering recommendations from your physician?
- Do you feel lonely, bored, or restless?
- Has preparing three meals a day become too much to handle?
- Do you require assistance with things that you need done on a regular basis?
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Taxes and Senior Living
Tax deductions can be a useful way to balance the cost of senior living. Seniors may be eligible for certain deductions on their federal tax return, depending on the type of services and the level of care they require.
The IRS allows deductions for the cost of housing and meals for older people receiving long-term care in a home or community due to chronic illness or the inability to live alone. Assisted Living residents may qualify for this deduction if a physician certifies that they have been unable to perform at least two daily activities (such as eating, bathing, or dressing) without assistance for at least 90 days. The same deduction can apply to people who require substantial supervision because of cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease.
An adult child paying for his or her parent’s care may also qualify for the tax deduction, if the parent is a dependent. For a parent to qualify as a dependent, he or she must be related to the child or have lived with the child for the entire year as a member of the household. He or she also must be a U.S. citizen or resident, or a resident of Canada or Mexico, for some part of the calendar year I which the tax year began. The child must have provided over half of the total support for the parent for the calendar year.
Alpine Meadows does not provide individual tax advice; please consult a tax advisor for further information.
There is a possibility that a senior could be eligible for some assistance from the VA, if they/or their spouse has served in the War. Alpine Meadows can help get you the information and application, so they can put in an application.
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