Assisted Living May Be More Affordable than In-home Care

If you are exploring assisted living, Des Moines area MorningStar at Jordan Creek may be your answer.  While we know the many benefits assisted living and memory care provide to both residents and their families, we also understand many families worry the cost is too high. 

This is where a little research of just what is offered at assisted living communities like MorningStar at Jordan Creek can put a different perspective on things.   In fact, many families are surprised to learn that several studies show that assisted living communities are less expensive than comparable in-home care, and may actually provide more services.   

If your loved one requires help at least 44 hours a week, experts say a home health care aid will costs an average of $3,813 per month.  Keep in mind this doesn’t include the costs of running a home such as mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and utility bills as well as routine home maintenance expenses.  Moreover, piecing together services does not address the modifications that may have to be done to the home to ensure the person can safely move about.   

In a 2016 study, researchers reported that the average monthly cost of assisted living was $3,600 for a private room and core services.  While specialized services and other care services can increase this figure, one important benefit essential for our good health and freely provided by an assisted living community is socialization.   Given the large amount of wellness programs and activities at MorningStar at Jordan Creek, we guarantee if you are looking for something to do or someone to do it with at our community, you will find it.   

Another often overlooked benefit of assisted living communities like MorningStar is safety including emergency call systems in every resident’s suite and 24/7 care managers.  In fact, our entire community was built from the ground up to accommodate every aspect of our residents’ needs.  Please visit our website for more information. 

MorningStar at Jordan Creek proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting. Please contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living Des Moines and West Des Moines offers.

Source: seniorliving.org/compare/assisted-living-vs-home-care/