Compare Assisted Living to Nursing Home
You have choices for your mom and dad’s care. But, we know from personal experience how overwhelming it can feel to make these choices. Our aim is to demystify–to bring clarity–so that you can make the most prudent decision for your family. It would be best to have us come out and spend a little time with you and your family to talk through these options. The visit is free; you can call us 24/7 at 603-801-1936 to learn more and schedule a visit. In the meantime, perhaps the comparisons below will help you think through the various questions that are important in making your decisions.
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Assisted Living | Medicaid Eligible Nursing Home | |
| Cost/24 Hr Care | $342 | $225-325 | $320-350 |
| Will I have the same caregivers every week? | Yes | No | No |
| Will the caregiver be hand picked to have a similar background? | Yes | No | No |
| Loneliness is clinically proven to cause declines in health. Will the caregiver become a true friend? | Yes | No | No |
| Do I have 24 hour access to Clinical Services Director? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| As a family member do I have instantaneous access to visit records? (click to see) |
Yes | No | No |
| Will I have access to proven, unbiased assistance in all my senior care decisions? | Yes | No | No |
| Will I have Handymen who will take care of my home maintenance and repairs? | Yes | Home is sold | Home is sold |
| Will I have access to a proven network of senior specific advisers (financial planners, attorneys, trust planners, etc)? | Yes | No | No |
| Will I have coverage when caregiver is sick/on vacation/leaves? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 93% of seniors want to stay in their home; and will decline after a move. Will my mom/dad have their wish to stay home? | Yes | No | No |
| Will my mom/dad have a private room? | Yes | Yes | No |
| Will my mom/dad be allowed to stay when their health declines? | Yes | No | Yes |
| Will costs be covered under Medicaid prior to their finances running out? | No | No | No |
| If their finances are going to run out in the next year, what options should I consider? | Yes | No | No |
We want to find out more about your services. Currently my mom cares for my dad who is deteriorating but it is straining her health. Is this something that you assist with? Thanks
Hi Steve, Just noticed your comment. So sorry. Yes, this is exactly what we do. Did you get to talk with anyone at our office? Please call us at 801-1936. Or email office@shs-nh.com.
Randy