Frequently Asked Questions

About residential assisted living

1.What Is Residential Assisted Living?
2. What’s the difference between residential assisted living and an assisted living community?
3. How much do these homes charge?
4. Are they covered by insurance or Medicare/Medicaid?
5. What services do these residences provide?
6. Can they handle special needs associated with dementia, incontinence, diabetes and other conditions?
7. Who owns the residences? Do the owners live there?
8. What about the staff members—what is their training?
9. Do I have to sign a long-term contract? What if we don’t like the home after our loved one moves in?

About making a move

10. There are so many choices and options—where do I even begin?
11. How far in advance do I need to begin looking for a residence? What’s involved with moving?
12. My loved one does not want to move. How do I convince him/her it’s for the best?

About working with Loving Decisions

13. What is the process for looking at or touring homes?
14. If your service is free to me, how do you get paid?