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it always varies from facility to facility, and in my state they tried to make apples-to-apples comparison easier, but in the packets they give us at each facility, they aren't even filled out completely. it is really difficult to tell in advance how much they will charge you--one place (Assisted Living, not independent) had a base rent of only $3,600/month, but when I asked the salesperson what do most residents actually pay per month she said it was between $5,000-6,000. She said if that was too much we should look elsewhere. (meaning, the don't really want economy-minded residents there, because they want to nickel & dime you for everything).
babalou, we have an IL here in Amherst NY for $2000 a month for a studio apartment. Meals are excellent. BUT when I visited, I saw NO aides anywhere, no activity rooms, only one small bus and the resident manager was constantly leaving us to answer pull cord calls from the 200+ apartments. We took that one off the list.
As in the large corporate IL communities: An apartment, 3 meals provided, daily trash collection, weekly light housekeeping for a base fee. Know that all other helps or services are third party provided and the fees add up VERY quickly. Some are good & others are VERY bad. They can make your life & the life of your family caregiver a nightmare. The "policies" can change on a dime & make you sorry you ever signed the lease. Beware the "Divide and Conquer" of families by some of these ruthless corporations to get at a vulnerable elder's finances and intimidate family members. Some have no problem making false statements to authorities regarding abuse to get at the money. Corporate criminals robbing the elderly.
I think the definition varies from place to place. The facility I mentioned also had a full kitchen, with full sized appliances. We initially thought mom needed AL (which was a disaster) in part because we didn't know that IL existed. Lesson: do your OWN research and make NO assumptions.
Mmmm... the IL facilities I've seen in TX had a kitchen and everything needed to live life independently in a senior community. There were activities, but no meals were provided. I'll have to change my thinking. I had considered meals & cleaning provided as AL.
In Westchester County, NY, Independent Living ($5000/month) was room, 3 meals a day, open bistro with snacks, coffee, soft drinks 24/7,; once a week apartment cleaning, vacuuming, dusting, linens and towels laundered; clubs, activities, scheduled minibus transport to shopping malls, hairdressers, grocery and drugstore, car transport to doctor appointments. I was ready to move in.
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.
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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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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.
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it is really difficult to tell in advance how much they will charge you--one place (Assisted Living, not independent) had a base rent of only $3,600/month, but when I asked the salesperson what do most residents actually pay per month she said it was between $5,000-6,000. She said if that was too much we should look elsewhere. (meaning, the don't really want economy-minded residents there, because they want to nickel & dime you for everything).
Know that all other helps or services are third party provided and the fees add up VERY quickly.
Some are good & others are VERY bad. They can make your life & the life of your family caregiver a nightmare. The "policies" can change on a dime & make you sorry you ever signed the lease. Beware the "Divide and Conquer" of families by some of these ruthless corporations to get at a vulnerable elder's finances and intimidate family members. Some have no problem making false statements to authorities regarding abuse to get at the money. Corporate criminals robbing the elderly.