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Has anyone negotiated assisted living fees? My dad's wife passed away last week and we will have to downsize him to a studio room. Any help is appreciated.
I lucked out because the facility was half empty I got 50% off the room as long as Mom lived there.
As said, I think Mom had a choice of 3 different room sizes. We took the smaller. We brought in a Twin bed and what she needed only. She was in the common area most of the day so no need for a large room.
Like said, if the living area is smaller then of course that cost comes down. And, as said, if wife did a lot of the caring, that may change if he now needs an aide he didn't need before.
Meals, are they charged by how many they eat a day? My Mom had a little kitchenette in her room. If she had been with it, there would have been no need to go town for breakfast. She could have made her own. Same with lunch.
Laundry, does he pay xtra for that? If so maybe you can save him some money by doing it for him.
I just asked if they could give a better rate and saved 100.00 monthly for my dad.
All you can do is ask and the worse that they can say is no.
I am so sorry for your families loss. May the move and new season in dad's life be blessed. May The Lord give him grieving mercies and strength for all the change in his life.
Dutchtt, the only time one can negotiate Assisted Living fees is when the facility has a lot of rooms available for rent.
My Dad was able to move in when it was the dead of winter and the place had vacancies. The apartment he choose was being remodeled so Dad was able to continue to live in his house until it was ready. It was a win-win for everybody.
The single room will be less expensive and the care level will be unchanged, or increased if your Mom was assisting your Dad and he now needs more care. Generally the fees are set rates. That is true of most places. You should visit with the admins to discuss costs. Generally they are not "negotiated". Just occasionally someone who needs memory care is given a tryout in the unlocked regular ALF area to see if it works out. That helps to keep costs down. Wishing you luck.
Daughterinlaw56 is correct and they will have a price menu based on square footage of rooms. A shared room is usually reserved for Medicaid recipients. Other than that, the price of rooms is not usually negotiable.
The size of the room drives the price No? My MIL pays an extra $1000 to have her own suite rather than a shared one. I would think if you are downsizing then the price is adjusted. Just ask for the pricing guide.
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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.
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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.
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As said, I think Mom had a choice of 3 different room sizes. We took the smaller. We brought in a Twin bed and what she needed only. She was in the common area most of the day so no need for a large room.
Like said, if the living area is smaller then of course that cost comes down. And, as said, if wife did a lot of the caring, that may change if he now needs an aide he didn't need before.
Meals, are they charged by how many they eat a day? My Mom had a little kitchenette in her room. If she had been with it, there would have been no need to go town for breakfast. She could have made her own. Same with lunch.
Laundry, does he pay xtra for that? If so maybe you can save him some money by doing it for him.
All you can do is ask and the worse that they can say is no.
I am so sorry for your families loss. May the move and new season in dad's life be blessed. May The Lord give him grieving mercies and strength for all the change in his life.
My Dad was able to move in when it was the dead of winter and the place had vacancies. The apartment he choose was being remodeled so Dad was able to continue to live in his house until it was ready. It was a win-win for everybody.