Do you recall your most recent fine dining experience? (Really think about it; we know it's been a long!) There's a good likelihood that when the bill came after the dinner, you didn't say, "Hey, I could have made this meal at home for a lot less!"

You knew you weren't simply paying for meals, so that's why. You were also paying for someone to go shopping for the freshest ingredients, transport them, stock them, prepare the food, cook it, and make it delicious. You were also paying for someone to take your order and bring it to you, clear the table and carry the dishes to the kitchen, wash them, and then put them away.

When you think about it, the cost of that lunch was a bargain considering how many people were working for you. This is especially true if the cuisine is outstanding and the service makes you feel pampered.

The price of a senior living complex is the same. People may first find the expense of senior housing, which may run from $2,000 to $10,000 per month depending on the type of care required, to be prohibitive. However, it's a steal when compared to staying at home by yourself with the necessary services. Look at this more closely.

Senior living is more than just residence, even if "the house is paid for." Families may wonder why a loved one would pay for accommodation somewhere after their mortgage has been paid.

Additionally, family members might be able to pitch in and assist if an older adult can function quite independently. However, the majority of elderly people who live alone will eventually require the assistance of a home care provider for things like transportation, grocery shopping, housekeeping, and personal care. Think about the extra costs that an elderly person will likely face as they age, such as:

(1) Cleaning, (2) Landscaping, (3) Utilities, (4) Insurance, (5) Security, (6) Snow removal, (7) Private duty caregivers, (8) Appliance repair

These expenses can easily mount up. For instance, in 2020, the average monthly cost of employing a home health aide plus homemaker services will be more than $9,000.

Many older people who live alone must pay for needs in addition to caregiving costs, like:

Building a ramp, installing a step-free shower, and adding bedroom and bathroom grab bars to the home all cost money.

Costs of transportation, whether by own vehicle or public transit

systems for medical alerts

Costly neglected maintenance on expensive systems, such as roofs or HVAC

Communities for seniors: Get more for less money

The "menu" that comes with residing in a senior living complex is as follows:

An accessible floor layout and safety features like grab bars, a step-in shower, an emergency call system, and a private apartment or suite that is intended for assisted living

Offering conveniences and services including housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, and all repairs

Licenses are on-site continuously in assisted living facilities to help with daily life activities.

Frequently prepared by or under the direction of a chef, nutritious snacks and meals (Heritage Care Home communities are renowned for their unique cuisine!)

Programs for life enrichment that include a broad range of social, cultural, health, and spiritual activities

utilities, cable, local phone service, and occasionally rudimentary internet

Transportation to resident appointments and resident excursions

a barbershop and beauty parlor on location for your convenience

Concierge services for arranging things like delivery signatures and transportation, among other things

All of this is provided for a price that is far less than what a homeowner would pay to acquire these services independently. For instance, an independent living community's typical monthly cost of living is between $2,000 and $5,000.

Safety and contentment are intangibles

Last but not least, although individuals with a choice frequently state they want to stay at home, it might not be the best option for elderly people living alone. Age-related depression brought on by isolation and the consequent lack of exercise puts seniors at serious health risk. Living next to other active seniors may make everyone feel safer and happier. That is a significant advantage of senior living facilities like Heritage Care Home. Residents frequently remark, "I wish I had made this move years ago!"

Why not check out Heritage Care Home Senior Living, where you'll be treated like royalty and enjoy amazing food? Find out your nearest Heritage Care Home senior living facility!

The intangibles: safe and happy

Last, although home is where people who have a choice often say they want to stay, it may not be the best choice for older adults living alone. Depression resulting from loneliness and inactivity resulting from isolation pose real health risks to aging adults. Living alongside other active seniors can mean a safer and happier life all around. That’s a real benefit of senior living communities such as Heritage Care Home. We hear residents say every day, “I wish I had made this move years ago!”

Why not take a look at Heritage Care Home Senior Living—where the food is incredible and the service makes you feel like royalty? Find out if there’s a Heritage Care Home Senior Living community near you!