No matter where you are – we can help!
At Options for Senior Living, we genuinely believe in our brand, our people, and above all, our character and reputation we live out each day. Our integrity and ethics drive us, while our passion for people ensures our success.
That’s why we created this page to serve those who may be living out-of-state and wish to reside in a senior living community in AZ. We are here to assist you with this transition.
Contact us today with any questions or further information about our services at 602-845-1320 or complete the form below and we will get back with you shortly.
While we are a team of professional referral specialist – we also navigate you through your complete transition into this next phase of your life.
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Recent Blog Articles
PASRS: Best Practices Explained #4
Churning is a deceptive and unethical practice that can cause significant harm to seniors and their families. When a referral specialist moves a senior from one facility to another, they may be motivated by financial gain rather than the senior’s best interests. This can result in increased stress and confusion for the senior, as well as higher costs and lower quality of care.
Real Stories – The Schwab Family
We recently sat down with Kelly Schwab to learn more about her journey with Options for Senior Living. Kelly bravely shares her experience with us in an effort to help other families who may be in the same predicament.
PASRS: Best Practices Explained #3
The third PASRS principle of Best Practice involves in-person meetings with seniors. We look at how placement can go wrong when an agent doesn’t make an effort to understand the requirements of said senior and how this can impact the quality of care they receive.
PASRS: Best Practices Explained #2
As the senior referral and placement industry is mainly unregulated, there are MANY instances of referral specialists and placement agents who will offer compensation in exchange for referrals. This usually happens when a placement agent provides gifts or money to hospital staff or any other variation of a healthcare worker to charge a referral fee.
3 Balance Exercises for Seniors to Prevent Falls
Balance is essential for seniors. Without it, a fall or a strain could lead to a painful disability, or worse! Keep scrolling to read our informative blog on 3 daily balance exercises for seniors.
Best Chair Exercises for Seniors
We’ve compiled some of the best chair exercises for seniors so you can ensure your senior remains as active as possible while doing so safely with minimal strain on frail joints and muscles.
FAQ’s
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?
Medicare does not cover assisted living. Medicare considers assistance with activities of daily living(assist with bathing, dressing, toileting, meals and medication management) to be custodial rather than skilled care. Medicaid can provide coverages for long-term care for these issues for qualified individuals.
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
What is the difference between assisted living, skilled nursing and Independent living?
Independent living is a senior supported but predominantly social environment that is unregulated- no care is provided by the facility although some residents arrange for private caregivers to assist them with their specific needs and activities of daily living
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
Is there financial assistance to help pay for senior care?
Since Medicare does not pay for assisted living, in some instances Medicaid can cover those long-term care costs for qualified people. There are additionally, veterans benefits potentially a resource for those men and women who may have been active duty in the military during specific wartime dates. Some families can utilize other financial strategies such as reverse mortgages to aid in paying for assisted living.
For a more detailed discussion or to speak to one of our team members by calling 602-845-1320
Resources
Senior Resources
VA Benefits Resources
Non-Medical In Home Care
Cypress Home Care
Home Health
Financial
Intrinsic Wealth Counsel, Inc.
1255 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Suite 115
Tempe, Arizona 85281
480-924-5613
www.intrinsicwealthcounsel.com
Legal Services
Michelle Booge
Larry Shafer
Government and Community Agencies
AALHA
The RightCare Foundation