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Any advice on how to find the right facility? There are so many options, the information is slightly overwhelming. Started with a place for mom but wondering if other sites exist so I can compare? thank you!!!
Keep in mind that the websites for facilities make them all look like a five star hotel. They show the lobbies with fancy furniture, beautiful floral arrangements and spotless, shiny floors. Maybe even a fireplace. The rooms are photographed from an angle that make them look huge. My mom was in a great facility, but it took me a year to figure out where the photograph on the brochure was taken.
Your best bet is to find a few close by. Look up their state rating on the Internet. Then visit them personally. Mornings are a good time. They will discuss pricing with you where rates are never mentioned in the websites.
When you tour, Trust your five senses. My mom’s facility never smelled like urine. Ever. And trust your gut.
I just Googled facilities. My mom didn’t like the places that had the overstuffed furniture fancy places. The last place I saw really reminded me of a college dorm, nothing fancy about it, and she loves it.
There are local placement agencies that will help you alot more then a place for mom.
I would recommend not using them. I had the worst experience of my life and I was actually guilted by them that I wouldn't give up my retirement money so my dad could be placed in a facility that he couldn't afford. What?!? Like this isn't the hardest thing ever, I am made to feel like a piece of crap because I won't sacrifice myself so they get a bigger commission. Sick.
Ask any rehab facility for referrals, use at least 2 different ones and don't tell them the top dollar available, that is right where they go.
Some of these agencies get 50% of 1st month, others get up to 100% so you can see why they want to put you into a place that costs 3500 vs. 1500.
Also, ask the facility if they would be willing to accept less, I got 100 bucks a month off my dads AL.
Best of luck finding the right fit, it is difficult enough to deal with under the best circumstances.
When I was looking I found that A Place for Mom didn't list all of the five facilities available in my area. I got better results by googling "assisted living" and the name of our town. Then I called each place and asked them to mail me brochures, including --- if they had them --- floor plans of the units, prices, cost of add-on services, etc. I checked them out on line. Then I visited them. All of this took only a couple of days once I had received and reviewed the material they sent me. (That helped me narrow down the questions I wanted to ask each one.)
And be aware that the cost they quote may include only room and board, and none of the "assistance" your parent may need now or in the future. In some places, there's an additional monthly fee for things like medications management. They may not tell you about these costs unless you ask, but I found that they could add several hundred dollars to the monthly cost of the facility, and they were likely to increase over time at an unpredictable rate.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Your best bet is to find a few close by. Look up their state rating on the Internet. Then visit them personally. Mornings are a good time. They will discuss pricing with you where rates are never mentioned in the websites.
When you tour, Trust your five senses. My mom’s facility never smelled like urine. Ever. And trust your gut.
I would recommend not using them. I had the worst experience of my life and I was actually guilted by them that I wouldn't give up my retirement money so my dad could be placed in a facility that he couldn't afford. What?!? Like this isn't the hardest thing ever, I am made to feel like a piece of crap because I won't sacrifice myself so they get a bigger commission. Sick.
Ask any rehab facility for referrals, use at least 2 different ones and don't tell them the top dollar available, that is right where they go.
Some of these agencies get 50% of 1st month, others get up to 100% so you can see why they want to put you into a place that costs 3500 vs. 1500.
Also, ask the facility if they would be willing to accept less, I got 100 bucks a month off my dads AL.
Best of luck finding the right fit, it is difficult enough to deal with under the best circumstances.
Hugs to you!
Considering the day and age we are in, the search seems quite old school.