Americans are getting older. By the year 2060, the number of people over age 65 in the United States is expected to nearly double, creating an increased demand for affordable senior living.
Many people are concerned about the cost of living at a retirement community. However, affordable senior living may be easier to find than you think.
Choose personalized pricing for affordable senior living
CCountry Meadows offers affordable all-rental senior living by providing monthly rates personalized for level of care and individual preferences. Our monthly rates include the apartment, heating, cooling, electricity, weekly housekeeping, maintenance, available transportation, activities, entertainment, meals and more, with no buy-in! (Meal option varies per level of care.) The rate is determined by many factors prior to move-in, including the campus chosen, the amount of care required and the apartment selected.
Less affordable senior living communities charge rent as well as separate charges for each individual service. In other words, à la carte. This option charges a flat monthly fee for rent, and each additional service comes at an extra cost. For example, an hourly fee to provide personal care services such as bathing, dressing, managing medications and providing meals. This model is harder to plan monthly expenses as an individual’s bill will vary from month to month. If more services are required during a particular month, the bill may raise substantially.
Cost of affordable senior living vs. staying at home
At Country Meadows, our team members find that most families are not fully aware of the daily, monthly and yearly living expenses they are paying to keep an older loved one at home versus an affordable senior living community. When evaluating monthly mortgage or rent, utilities, car maintenance, home repairs, housekeeping, meals, entertainment, gas to appointments and many other home-related expenses, people often find Country Meadows to be surprisingly affordable and, at times, less expensive than current costs to live alone. All-rental, monthly rates in a single bill remain consistent, eliminating the hassle to pay multiple bills to many different vendors.
Elegant, enjoyable living at an affordable price
Affordable senior living does not mean dull and bland surroundings or inferior care. Many retirement communities such as Country Meadows provide a wide range of lifestyle options and apartment styles on beautiful campuses with elegant common spaces, dining rooms, fitness centers, libraries and outdoor amenities such as walking trails and game courts. A vibrant dynamic living program offers social events, entertainment, arts and crafts sessions, outings as well as fitness classes and personal training.
Neighbors who become friends
Loneliness can lead to depression and anxiety in older adults, especially among individuals who live alone. When seniors interact and connect with other residents in retirement communities, it helps provide a positive, happy mood helping with emotional stability and strength.
Affordable senior living gathers older adults who share similar experiences and memories. As neighbors get to know each other, they can become friends, participating in and sharing hobbies and attending outings and entertainment. At Country Meadows, our Friendship Suites can help residents ease the transition into community living and save on costs by sharing accommodations. Learn more about our Friendship Suites, including photos, a video tour and floor plans.
Country Meadows offers affordable senior living options including independent living, personal care, assisted living, restorative care and memory support services on its nine campuses in Pennsylvania and one in Frederick, Maryland. Please reach out to our team for more information about affordable options and to learn how we can support you or a loved one. Our co-workers are always available to help!
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