How to Find the Best Retirement Communities Near You?

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How to Find the Best Retirement Communities Near
You?
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What is Retirement Community

• Retirement community is an umbrella term for
  all senior care facilities including assisted
  living, congregate housing, senior co-housing,
  and mobile or subsidized homes. All forms of
  retirement communities provide accommodations,
  meals, and basic healthcare services to it's
  residents. These facilities are best for elders
  that are unable to care for themselves or seniors
  who are looking for more maintenance free living.

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Things You Should Keep in Mind While Looking For
a Senior Living Facility

• Check out some important tips you should keep
  in mind while looking for a senior living
  facility near you

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Visit the Community

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• Visit the assisted living communities near
  you. It will give you an idea about what is
  generally offered in your area and make it easier
  to find a good fit. if you are looking for a
  loved one, you can bring them along too so that
  they can be part of the decision-making process.

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Meet the Staff and Residents

• While touring the community, meet some of the
  staff as well as the seniors living there. Try to
  see how the staff cares for the residents and if
  they are happy with their jobs. Ask about
  staff-to-resident ratio and if staff members are
  available around the clock.
• Talk to the residents to see how they feel
  about the facility. Are they enjoying their time
  there? Is the staff supportive and caring? Do
  they enjoy the services that are provided?

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Check Out The Environment

• Does the senior care facility offer a
  home-like environment to its residents? Check out
  the types of suites available there. Each
  community provides various options some have
  individual apartments with a kitchen and
  bathrooms, while others provide shared rooms.
  Also look into the storage spaces available in
  their rooms. Make sure the rooms are
  well ventilated and let in natural light. The
  rooms should not look gloomy. A pleasant room
  with basic amenities will let your elder feel
  more comfortable.

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Take a Note of Safety Features

• Besides amenities and services, make sure the
  facility follows security codes. Look for the
  things like fire extinguishers, smoke detectors,
  sprinklers, emergency escapes and call systems.
  Check if the grounds are well lit and maintained.
  The hallways should be wide enough for easy
  passing for walkers and wheelchairs and the
  bathrooms should have grab bars.

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What Does Their Services Include

• Do they provide just three meals a day or are
  there additional meals? Is there a washer and
  dryer in the unit? Do they provide medical
  assistance? Do they provide cable TV and Internet
  service? Do they provide personal care for your
  daily needs?

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Know About the Prices

• The cost of senior living in St. Louis varies
  based on the services and the level of care. Know
  about the charges for the specific services. Many
  US states allow their citizens to use Medicaid to
  pay for assisted living. If your elders income
  is below 12,000 a year, he or she can qualify
  for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
  Development 202 and Section 8 senior housing to
  get subsidies on the rent for assisted living.
• Hopefully these tips will help you find the best
  retirement community near you