Did You Know that Assisted Living May Be Less Expensive than In-home Care?

If mom or dad is at the point where they need assistance every day to ensure their safety and wellbeing, you may be debating whether to try and keep them at home or to move them into an assisted living community. While there are many factors to consider, you may be surprised to learn that assisted living can be a better bargain than in-home care. 

Remember if your loved one is still living in their own home, they are paying a monthly mortgage or rent as well as regular bills such as property taxes, insurance and utilities. Add to that, maintenance and repair costs. The home may even require costly modifications such as wheelchair access to make it suitable for the person to get around. 

You also need to consider the services required to keep your loved one comfortable and safe. Do they need assistance with daily personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, and using the toilet, meal preparation, transportation, and medication management? How about housekeeping and linen and laundry services or 24-hour security and care services? Not to mention the value of companionship and wellness programs designed to keep your loved one active and engaged. At assisted living communities such as MorningStar of Happy Valley, we offer our residents all of these services and much more. 

Many people initially experience sticker shock after being told the costs of assisted living but once they take into account all of the services included in the monthly fee they change their mind. When you look at the big picture, assisted living is actually a great value.

At MorningStar of Happy Valley, our beautiful, loving assisted living and memory care community has been designed from the ground up to be a true home for area seniors. Located on the south side of SE Sunnyside Rd., between SE 142nd Ave. and SE 145th Ave, we look forward to meeting interested families and should have our onsite Information Center open shortly after the New Year. 

MorningStar of Happy Valley represents the finest in senior living with our distinct mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we are honored to create a true “home” for residents. As one of the best senior living communities in the area, we encourage you to contact us to learn more. 

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