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Originally Posted by Nammu
I went to an independent living apartment for seniors today. Ohhh depressing. Low wood ceilings. Outside parking long low smelly hallways with coin operated washers and dryers. They Nickel and dime you with what they call extras but really is basics. That one is a no.
Got the email of the Medicaid financial advisor. Sent her a email got back an out of office memo.
Got an appointment with the senior advocate for tomorrow.
Really low now, the future looks dim.
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Sorry. My mother LOVES her independent living residence. They have coin op washers and dryers too. Her monthly payment is $1,950 (Canadian) per month but includes 3 meals a day. Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in that neighborhood is $1,700 a month, so it's a really good deal. Her suite includes a patio, kitchenette and bathroom.
They don't supply everything, like toilet paper or shampoo. It's my understanding that's usually the case for independent living, whereas a care facility supplies everything but costs a lot more. They have a "tuck shop" within the residence that sells things like snacks and toiletries. They also have a little hairdressing salon, gym, and library!
I forgot to add that the price includes 24 hour security and monitoring (they have a wristband with a button they can press in case of emergency)