Every day in San Diego County, adult children are faced with the question of how to choose assisted living for an elderly loved one, usually a parent. The “silver tsunami” is coming, and this scenario will occur more and more often as the years pass. The majority of seniors prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. We...
Deciding when the time is right for your loved one to move to assisted living can be difficult. You’ll have many questions, such as what does an assisted living actually do, or will my loved one be well cared for? The good news is no matter what the questions, there are senior care professionals to help you find the right fit...
There are very few veterans assisted living communities in California. But…there is still good news. If you have been in the military or have been married to someone in the military, you may be entitled to a veterans pension that could help pay for care. And this little know pension may help pay for care in your own home, or...
Most families don’t know about small assisted living homes, also called board and care homes or residential care homes. For many San Diego County seniors, these 6 person assisted care facilities may be the perfect choice. These small assisted living homes are homes tucked into neighborhoods, so they can be overlooked. It’s easy to notice large assisted living communities on...
A common question is, “what does assisted living cost in San Diego County?” Most often, the cost of assisted living is privately paid by the individual receiving care or their family. Having income and savings is important. There are a few exceptions to this discussed below. Find Affordable Care Your private health insurance, including MediCare, does not pay for long...
Types of Senior Care - What Every Family Needs to Know As our loved ones age and begin to need more support, families may struggle to figure out exactly what that means and where to look.And in this age of unlimited internet data at our fingertips, it’s easy to get more confused, rather than less.To help families make sense of...
Here are some common assisted living license citations given to California facilities in 2017.There are thousands of assisted living licensed facilities throughout California, and hundreds in San Diego County. These include both larger assisted living communities and small board and care homes.All assisted living facilities are licensed and inspected by the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division.Some...
One of the most important assisted living resources you’ll need is knowing what to ask and look for when you visit communities. Below are questions to take with you when you visit any assisted living community you are considering. We also suggest that if a place interests you, be sure to visit several times, at least once without making an...
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