The decision to transition to a senior living community is significant. With a wide variety of senior living communities available, each offering a unique combination of services and amenities, how can you ensure you make the best choice? Here’s a step-by-step approach to comparing senior living options.

Step 1: Define Your Needs and Desires

The initial step in finding the ideal community is defining your personal needs and preferences. Consider your perfect lifestyle, including level of care, activity options, preferred location, and budget. Understanding what you seek will guide your search for the right community.

Step 2: Schedule Tours!

Once you have a clear idea of your needs and preferences, it’s time to start researching and comparing communities. Set up tours at communities that seem to match your desired criteria. Visiting in person will give you the opportunity to experience the ambiance, meet the staff and residents, and even try the food. (Helpful tip: Prepare a list of questions to ask both staff and residents at each community you tour!)

Step 3: Analyze all the Information

After each tour, write down your impressions and thoughts about the community. Not sure what to include? Our team can provide a comparison worksheet to help you take comprehensive notes that will best inform your decision. Make sure to review contracts carefully to fully understand the terms, monthly fees, any additional charges, and the cancellation policy.

Step 4: Making Your Choice

Selecting the right senior living community is a personal journey. There’s no single answer that fits everyone. The most important thing is to find a community that meets your needs, supports your lifestyle, and feels like home.

Our team would be happy to provide personalized recommendations and help you create a comparison worksheet. Contact us today to learn more.