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Assisted-living, memory care: How did you find a good facility?
I am looking for an Assisted-living, and Memory Care facility for myself.
I have early-mid Alzheimer’s dementia diagnosed by MRI, MRA, PET, EEG, and psycho Neuro test.
More than 3 years ago, I was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. I’m telling you all this because people frustrate me when they say things like, ‘you sound and look normal’…
Anyway, to those of you who have found a good place for your loved one, how did you start looking for a place. How did you decide where they would do well.
Cost is a huge factor! I need a Medicaid accepted place after my funds run out. It seems those are the least appealing…
Any help is appreciated.
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I have done a lot of investigating. Every state has its own program. You have to own almost nothing ($2000) to qualify for Medicaid.
I will probably move into assisted living within 2 years.
Right now I have the resources to self pay for 2 years.
The asset limit is low, however most homes are not counted. I’m surprised that most states have AL assistance. But, that’s good to know.
My advice to people looking into any kind of care facility to please do your back ground checks, like state inspection, have they ever been fined and if so for what. What is the staffing like does the facility have a big turn over in staff.
I say this because it may look nice smell good, but you need to look at other things to. If you get a chance to talk to other people and family members please do that.
Remember you are paying to living there. Hope this helps
ask your primary care dr. for recommendations then go check them out. I hope to age in place but it is getting difficult because of declining mobility.