Senior Checklist

When it comes to senior living there are a lot of options – especially if you’re looking in Florida. West Palm Beach is quickly becoming a go-to spot for senior living because of its proximity to the beach, affordable senior housing, and warm weather. A national survey in 2020 found that on average residents paid … Read more

Brookdale Senior Living, founded in 1978 and based in Brentwood, Tennessee, is the largest operator of senior housing in the United States. Across all their properties Brookdale has nearly 750 locations and service over 100,000 residents across 43 states. Independent Living Assisted Living Skilled Nursing (aka nursing homes) Memory Care Continuing Care Physical rehabilitation Hospice … Read more

About Founded in 2000 by Barry M. Portnoy and Gerard M. Martin, Five Star Senior Living is publicly traded senior housing company (Nasdaq: FVE). As of Nov 2020, it’s the 4th largest senior housing operator in the United States. With diverse locations in suburban, rural, and metropolitan areas, Five Star Senior Living welcomes residents from … Read more

When it comes to senior living there are a lot of options, and especially in Florida. Palm Beach is a small community with more than half the residents 60+ years old. To help you find the best nursing homes in Florida we made a short list of our top recommendations – picks are subjective and … Read more

There are a lot of nursing homes throughout the US – according to cdc.gov, there were 15,600 nursing homes, 1.7 million licensed beds, and 1.3 million residents. Below is our checklist of things to consider when picking a nursing home. 1. Distance Distance matters. It should be a top priority. Constant contact with friends and … Read more

About Vi Living was founded by Penny Pritzker in 1987 – today they own and operate 10 retirement communities across 6 states. Each facility is designed to around the community. There’s a lot of events – both on campus and off campus – that are meant to foster relationships between residents and staff. Each community … Read more

A senior care facility is a good option for people 55+ who require a little more assistance than in-home care. It’s typically a home in a senior community and houses 2-8 seniors who are at a similar stage in terms of health. Originally called boarding homes, residential care facilities provide non-medical care services – it … Read more

Paying for Senior Care is important, but can be costly. The best assisted living and nursing homes can cost over $4,000/mo, and high-end, luxury senior housing facilities can cost $8,000+/mo (plus an entrance fee!). Average costs for senior care (acl.gov): Compared to 2004, senior living costs have increased 80-90%. Here’s some good things to consider … Read more

Assisted living facilities offer a variety of care services that are between a senior retirement communities (or “independent living”) and a nursing home (or “skilled nursing”).  They’ve increased in popularity because seniors are able to keep their independence, and provide an extra layer of safety. Moving a loved one to an assisted living facility is … Read more