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Considering the Cost of Senior Living Communities


As today’s seniors are living longer than ever, it makes sense to consider whether to age in place in their own home or take advantage of the benefits offered by senior living communities. While many older adults say they wish to stay at home, the reality is in some situations it may be impractical due to the burden of home maintenance, mobility issues and declining health. For more active seniors, community living offers a carefree lifestyle with predictable budgeting and built-in companionship. To make an informed decision regarding one’s choices, it is important to know the real cost of living at home, receiving in-home care or residing in a senior apartments.

If you are currently living in your own place and think senior living communities are way more expensive, consider the following. Living in a home or apartment means a monthly mortgage or rent payment and homeowners or rental insurance. Monthly expenses include utility bills for electricity, gas, trash and water as well as phone and internet services.

Assuming you no longer want to or can maintain the outside of your home, you will need yard care not to mention maintenance like painting or replacing a roof. Driving and maintaining a car is not cheap and in many cases is necessary if you live on your own. Other expenses might include things like an emergency call system, fitness club membership and housekeeping services, which all start adding up.

If a senior needs help with the ADLs (activities of daily living) and wants to obtain in-home care services, you need to factor in those costs, and they are not inexpensive. So in addition to all of the associated costs of living in and maintaining a home, you also have the high cost of in-home care.

Senior living communities may sound expensive until you factor in all the benefits you get. Many offer a choice of independent living or assisted living with spacious private apartments, onsite amenities such as fitness centers and salons, dining services, social activities and an appropriate level of care for residents. Many include scheduled transportation, organized trips to local activities and are pet friendly.

At MorningStar of Pasadena, our community is designed around the various needs of older adults and provides senior-friendly activities and companionship with like-minded people of a similar age. Outside chores as well as cleaning and cooking are taken care of by us, allowing you to focus on the things you love to do most in life. Along with smartly-designed floorplans, residents enjoy inviting common areas perfect for relaxation and spending time with friends. If you are looking for independent or assisted living in Pasadena, CA, MorningStar may be the place for you.

MorningStar’s foundation is based on the mission to honor God, value seniors and invest in our staff to create a unique senior living experience. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we provide the finest independent and assisted living Pasadena, CA offers. Contact us or visit our website for more information.
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