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What is Assisted Living? Independence with Help as Needed.

Assisted living is a residential facility that offers assistance with daily activities for people who are able to get around independently.

Every community offers different levels of support, so it’s important to understand the level of care your loved one needs now as well as what health conditions may need further assistance in the future.

Assisted living communities nationwide settings vary. In many areas, assisted senior housing could be considered independent living with added services to assist those who need “hands-on” care. Some assisted living services nationwide are also provided in residential settings. In these settings, seniors receive either a private or shared room in a residential neighborhood home within a senior community.

All CarePatrol senior placement services are available at no cost to you and come with our promise to help you find the best home for your needs.

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Services Provided by Local Assisted Living Facilities Nationwide Can Include*:

  • Medication Management
  • Health Services
  • Light or Full Housekeeping
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Laundry Service
  • Wellness Programs
  • Community Meal Service
  • Outings/Events
  • Social/Group Activities
  • Transportation Arrangements
  • Assistance with Activities of Daily Living
    (Bathing, Toileting, etc.)

*Amenities, activities, and services vary by community.

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Assisted living can be an excellent option for many seniors.

The assisted living level of care is for seniors who could be frail, but do not need 24-hour medical nursing care. They sometimes need help with activities such as housecleaning, meals, dressing, and medication reminders and monitoring. The average assisted living resident is 84 years old and needs help with two or three of the activities mentioned above.

Some seniors move into assisted living because living alone may not be safe for them due to the risk of falling, increased memory difficulty or the risk of taking the wrong medication or an incorrect dosage. Many times moving into assisted living can help you avoid the need for a nursing home altogether.

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All CarePatrol senior placement services are available at no cost to you and come with our promise to help you find the best home for your needs.

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RATED 10 OUT OF 10 BY K.S..
What did you like about your experience with CarePatrol?
My sister and I were assisting our parents in North Carolina while our dad was in and out of the hospital and rehab. Since we both live out of state, we didn’t know where to start — especially because our parents didn’t have any senior care plans in place. With the guidance and support of Gina and the CarePatrol team, we were able to navigate the process, advocate for our parents with their doctors, and successfully relocate them to a senior living community closer to us. We truly couldn’t have done it without CarePatrol’s expertise and compassion. They are an invaluable resource to families and the community, and we’re deeply grateful for everything they did for us.
RATED 10 OUT OF 10 BY J.B..
What did you like about your experience with CarePatrol?
Melanie from CarePatrol was amazing! She spent several hours with us touring multiple facilities to help us find the right fit for my Mother-in-law. Leading up to the visits, she provided us with clear snapshots of what to expect from each location and then followed up with us to schedule the visits based on which ones fit our criteria. She helped talk through the needs we had and was very patient as we labored over this decision. Decisions like these are never easy, but Melanie made it as smooth as possible. She clearly has a good relationship with each of the managers of the facilities and cares about helping each family through this transition. I would highly recommend CarePatrol and Melanie to anyone needing this type of service.
RATED 10 OUT OF 10 BY J.J..
What did you like about your experience with CarePatrol?
Melanie Lockerby has been absolutely phenomenal. I can't say enough good things about her. I was feeling so overwhelmed trying to find care and services to support my mother who has Alzheimer's. I had started working with A Place For Mom, and they were also wonderful, but I live out of state from my parents and Melanie provided the hands-on assistance I desperately needed. From day one, her professionalism, sincere care, and level of dedication to finding my mom the best care and resources possible was second to none. We would not have been able to do everything without her. Working with her feels more like working with a close friend than just a business. Thank you, Care Patrol! You will be highly recommended by our family. - Jocelyn

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