Assisted living offers a supportive environment where your loved one can maintain independence while receiving the care they need. At its core, assisted living typically includes:
- Personal care services tailored to individual needs
- Medication management for safe and consistent routines
- Housekeeping and laundry services for convenience
- Social activities and transportation to stay engaged
- Rent and utilities to simplify monthly expenses
While each community may offer additional services or amenities, these essentials are commonly included in most assisted living options. Understanding what’s included is key to selecting the right community that meets your loved one’s needs and your family’s peace of mind.
What Is Assisted Living?
Simply put, assisted living is a supportive lifestyle option designed to help your loved one live the life they deserve while receiving the care they need. It’s about finding the balance between independence and assistance.
Assisted living provides a range of services that make day-to-day life easier, including:
- Medication management for safety and consistency
- Assistance with personal care like bathing and dressing
- Help getting in and out of bed or moving between activities
- Support with meals and other daily tasks
- Discreet care as needed to maintain dignity and comfort
What Does Assisted Living Offer?
Assisted living promotes comfort, care, quality of life, and independence. Here’s what you can expect from most assisted living communities.
Personal Care Services
The key aspect of assisted living is assistance provided with activities of daily living, including (but not limited to):
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Grooming
- Eating
- Walking
The aim is to maintain residents’ dignity and independence while ensuring their safety and well-being. Care plans are typically customized to meet each individual’s needs, with professional caregivers providing respectful and empathetic support.
Medication Management
Managing multiple medications can be complex, but assisted living communities often provide medication management services to ensure that residents take their medications on time and in the correct doses.
This service reduces the risk of errors and helps keep treatment plans on track, giving residents and their families peace of mind.
Housekeeping & Laundry
A clean and tidy living space is essential for comfort and well-being. Assisted living communities typically offer housekeeping and laundry services, including regular cleaning, changing bed linens, and doing laundry.
With these tasks taken care of, residents have more time to enjoy their favorite activities and focus on their health.
Social Interaction & Transportation
Staying socially engaged is crucial for mental and emotional health. Assisted living communities often provide various social activities, such as games, arts and crafts, fitness classes, and cultural trips. Many communities also offer transportation services, ensuring residents can easily get to appointments, errands, and outings safely and comfortably.
Assisted living offers the perfect balance of independence and support, providing a fulfilling lifestyle with the care residents need to thrive.
How to Pick the Right Senior Living Community
Choosing the right senior living community is an important decision that should reflect the needs, preferences, and lifestyle of your loved one. Here’s what to consider.
What to Consider
Start by thinking about the location. Being close to family and friends can make visits more manageable and more frequent. Consider the services and amenities each community offers and ask yourself if they align with your loved one’s lifestyle and care needs.
Staff qualifications are another key factor. Look for communities with trained, compassionate caregivers dedicated to providing high-quality care.
Tour the Community
Visiting the community can give you a great sense of the environment.
During your tour, consider the cleanliness, safety, and general atmosphere. Observe how staff interact with residents and whether residents seem happy and engaged.
Prepare ahead of time by making a list of essential questions, such as:
- What is the staff-to-resident ratio?
- What are the emergency procedures?
- What meal options are available?
- What kinds of activities and social opportunities are offered?
Read Reviews & Testimonials
Reading reviews and testimonials from current or past residents and their families can provide valuable insights into the community.
Look for patterns in the feedback—positive comments are a good sign, but watch out for any red flags that might signal potential issues. Personal stories can give you a better understanding of what day-to-day life is like in the community.
Schedule a Community Tour with Us Today
Costs at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach are simple and transparent. Our inclusive cost structure covers nearly everything, including:
- Rent
- Utilities (electricity, water, Wi-Fi)
- 3 chef-prepared meals per day
- Housekeeping and laundry services
- Maintenance and repairs
- Access to wellness programs and social activities
- Transportation services within a designated radius
- No real estate taxes to worry about
Few senior communities on the Gulf Coast offer such a wide variety of dining options, on-campus entertainment, recreational classes, wellness programs, and social opportunities—along with easy access to charming towns like Niceville, Freeport, and DeFuniak Springs.
Discover a lifestyle designed to inspire and engage. Schedule a visit today and explore how our community can help you or your loved one rediscover what it means to live well.
