Are you considering a senior living community for yourself or a loved one? If so, it’s important to know what each community offers, and what is important to you when it comes to services, amenities, and location. One of the best things you can do is actually tour the location to get your questions answered in person. Physically being in the environment, getting to see residents and how they live, as well as being able to interact with the staff directly will help you in your decision-making process. The team at Parkway Place is well-versed in answering many common senior living FAQs and senior living center FAQs, so be sure to give them a call today at 281.305.1846 to get your questions answered.
What Is a Senior Living Center?
A senior living center is a residential community designed for seniors. The minimum age is usually 55 years old to be eligible to live in a community like this. Living options start with fully independent living without the hassle of maintenance that comes along with home ownership. As needs change, residents can transition to assisted living, memory care, or 24/7 skilled-nursing care, depending on the community.
Senior living centers have many amenities and services built right into the community. This can include on-site dining, gyms, salon or barber services, art rooms, and more. The communal atmosphere of a senior living community makes it easy for residents to make friends and involve themselves in whatever activities they are interested in.
5 Common Senior Living Center FAQs
Making a big decision like moving to a senior living community comes with many questions. These questions should be able to be answered by professionals who have a lot of experience working with people just like you, going through the same process. Don’t be afraid to ask the obvious questions (frequently asked) and the not-so-obvious questions.
Here are 5 FAQs about senior living:
1. What are the living options?
You want to know what options are available to you now and if your care or living needs should change as you age.
2. What happens if care needs change?
Find out if the community offers a continuum of care. You definitely want to know if you’re able to transition to specialized care, like memory care, or long-term skilled nursing, if necessary.
3. What are the costs?
Finances will be a large part of the decision-making process. Educate yourself on what to expect throughout your time living in the community. For example, will the costs change as you transition to a different living arrangement or level of care.
4. What activities and amenities are offered?
Most senior living communities offer a variety of offerings to make sure there is something for everyone to take advantage of. Be sure the offerings align with your interests and needs.
5. What are the dining options?
Be prepared with what is available to you in the form of communal dining, personal kitchens, takeout, and more. Many senior living communities will offer special events for holidays and other celebrations.
Additional things that you may want to inquire about are whether or not the community is pet friendly, and what safety and security measures are in place.
Get Your Senior Living Questions Answered at Parkway Place
Parkway Place is a beautiful senior living location right outside the city of Houston, Texas. We offer all of the most common living options, amenities, and services found in senior living, and so much more. As part of the Buckner Retirement Services family, Parkway Place is a faith-based nonprofit senior living provider. Our team of professionals is not only experienced but also passionate about what they do.
Parkway Place offers a variety of living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing care, and respite care.
Call our expert team today at 281.305.1846 or use our online contact form so you can start enjoying senior living sooner rather than later.