Options for Assisted Living

According to the National Center for Assisted Living, there were nearly one million Americans living in assisted living facilities in 2009. Of those 900,000, three fourths of those residents were female, with an average age of 86 years old. Assisted living facilities including assisted living palm beach county offer a range of services that correspond with a residents needs. Prices for assisted living housing, therefore, vary according to level of services and need. Likewise, home health agencies in Palm Beach County charge according to which daily tasks they assist their patients with.

Research suggests that the average price for a one bedroom apartment in an assisted living residence is approximately $3,022 each month. This is a lofty expense for those who have not financially prepared. Often, a senior citizens biggest asset is their home, which is why they will sell or rent it to fund the expense of assisted living. Home health agencies in Palm Beach County can provide services that are less expensive, particularly if the patient does not require daily care.

An alternative to assisted living are home health agencies in Palm Beach County. Nursing agencies in West Palm Beach or home care Palm Beach can arrange for an aide, or licensed or registered nurse to provide in home healthcare West Palm Beach. The services from home health agencies in Palm Beach County or nurse on call florida are great options for senior citizens who require daily or bi weekly assistance with specific tasks, yet do not warrant the full time care of assisted living.