Following is a list of activities and services that might add additional cost to your monthly rate. Check with the senior housing facilities to see which of these are included in their prices. Make sure to note how much extra each one of these would cost if not included.
- Pet deposit
- Meals
- Maintenance
- Housekeeping
- Personal laundry service
- Linen service (bed linens and towels)
- Cable Television
- Private phone line
- Utilities
- Resident call system with 24 hour response
- Waiting list deposit
- Entrance fees
- Internet access
- Medication management assistance
- Transportation
- Personal care assistance
- Field trips or planned outings
- Storage
- Wellness programs
- Expected fee increases
Here is a list of questions you might want to ask as well:
- What are the contract options available?
- What are the entrance/move in fees?
- What services are included in the monthly rate?
- What are your refund policies?
- What are the billing, payment, and credit policies?
- Under what conditions can a contract be terminated?
- What happens if a resident encounters financial problems?
- What are the policies for determining if a resident needs to move to another care level?