Independent Living Facilities
a.k.a. “Senior Living” or “Retirement Community”
Main Value: Opportunity to socialize and assistance with basic household tasks.
For people who:
Are independent and active but want assistance with meals and chores.
Enjoy recreation and social interaction among many peers.
Potential Downsides:
No care provided and extremely costly to hire private caregivers 24/7.
There is a time when it is no longer an appropriate option.
Price Range: $1,200-$6,000/month.
Independent Living is an engaging lodging arrangement that provides meals and housekeeping services for seniors who are still able and independent, but wish not to worry about those daily chores. Independent living residents enjoy their own apartments, and they can focus on activities and socializing with the other residents. At some independent living facilities, it is common to have a robust activity program, and many facilities also organize outings and shopping excursions.
The downside to independent living is that there are no care services provided, and to receive care, a resident must pay for private atop the facility fees, or move to the Assisted Living wing (if there is one within the same complex).
For Independent Living and Assisted Living Facilities that are on the same campus, an unexpected downside is that the two categories are legally required to be separate, so a person transferring into assisted living side may lose his or her connection to friends at the independent living side.
Ultimately, if a person does not value, or no longer makes use of, the activity programming and the opportunity to socialize, then he or she is not benefiting from the best aspects about Independent Living.
If your Kupuna needs: occasional care, consider an Assisted Living Facility that retains a similar feel of Independent Living. If your Kupuna needs full-time care, consider an Adult Residential Care Home.
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** The above statements are shared with permission from Caring Manoa, LLC’s Elderly Care Options in Hawaii guide. The statements are for informational purposes only and are in no way meant to be used for medical or legal advice, or for case management purposes. Pricing and availability figures may not be most up to date, but can provide a ball park approximation.