The best way to understand what family style assisted living is all about is to see one first hand. When you do, you will see that it is just what it sounds like. Seniors live with other seniors. Typically found in single family, owner operated homes, all are licensed and monitored by state agencies. Unlike in more institutional settings, seniors regularly see children playing outside, wave at neighbors while relaxing in the back yard, and entertain visitors graciously. They can participate in activities such as gardening, cooking and taking escorted walks around the neighborhood.

Family style assisted living offers a full array of care services including medication management, assistance with bathing and dressing, and mobility issues. Because family style assisted living has a more favorable staff to resident ratio than institutional assisted living facilities, residents enjoy a higher level of personalized care and attention. Caretakers get to know the subtleties of each resident’s needs and preferences. Employees are specially trained and licensed professionals.

And the cost to residents is often considerably less than at larger assisted living facilities. Many describe the family style assisted option as an extraordinary solution to a heart wrenching problem.