Senior Living in Pasadena is More Affordable than You Thought

Seniors often brush aside the thought of moving into a senior living community as they believe it would be too costly, but in many cases it is much more affordable than it looks at first glance. The reason for this is people are not factoring in all of the services, amenities and other tangible and intangible benefits provided by community living.

For example, if you need assistance with the ADLs (activities of daily living), you may already be paying for daily in-home care that in itself can add up. Experts estimate the rule of thumb for assisted living vs in-home care is if a person requires more than 40 hours per week of paid home care; assisted living may be a better bargain.

Not to mention, you may need to factor in things like home modifications that need to be done to the home in order to safely live there. Structural changes like replacing a stairway, adding stair lifts, constructing a wheelchair ramp, or replacing a bathtub with a walk-in-shower can be costly, and often takes away from the homes resale value. There is also the aspect of no longer needing to shop for, and prepare meals. At MorningStar of Pasadena, our Executive Chef provides home-cooked meals using the freshest of ingredients including super foods known to support brain health with their high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Another all too often overlooked value to senior living is the social aspect. Community life lends itself to making new friends and participating in activities as much or as little as a resident likes. For peace of mind, each of our apartments has an emergency call system.

At the MorningStar of Pasadena senior living community, our 149 spacious suites are ready to move-into and offer high-end finishes, kitchenettes equipped with microwave and refrigerator, premium cabinets and counter tops, and handicap-accessible bathrooms. In case you wondered, we are pet-friendly but ask that you check our pet policy. As a resident, you will enjoy carefree living with resort-style amenities and services dispensed by our dedicated team who feel privileged to serve. For unsurpassed independent living and assisted living in Pasadena, CA, please visit our website for contact info and availability.

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