Experts Say Assisted Living May Be More Affordable than In-home Care

At MorningStar of Santa Fe, we are proud to provide unsurpassed senior living in Santa Fe, NM.   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 senior living communities like MorningStar of Santa Fe can put a different perspective on things.   In fact many families are surprised to learn that several studies show that assisted living communities are cheaper 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 even 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 even 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 of Santa Fe, 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 senior 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 to learn more about compassionate senior living in Santa Fe, NM. 

MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents.  Please give us a call or visit our website to set up a tour to see firsthand the finest senior living in Santa Fe, NM.   

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