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One thing I don't think a lot of people realize is that all the retirement planning they were supposed to do is to pay for things that cost a lot more than they did when they were young and healthy. My folks lived on about $30K per year before my dad died in their paid-off house with basic utilities and minimal car expenses. When he was gone and I had to move my mom to a nursing home, all of a sudden her annual expenses went up to about $120,000 per year.
Yeah, the costs of Assisted Living can really add up FAST, especially if your mother needs extra care or is at a higher level of care range. When my folks were in Brookdale, which is a corporate owned facility, they looked for extra charges to add on each & every month! Their only goal was $$$$$, so back in 2014, their care costs (for mom and dad both living in a tiny suite together) were topping $7K per month. The care was mediocre at best, the food was inedible, all the activities were methodically cancelled each day........the only thing that went on regularly was bingo...........so I looked around for a privately owned ALF and found a great one 4 miles away!!! I got them a gorgeous, very spacious 1 bedroom apartment for $4,600 a month including all the higher level care costs my dad required at the time.
If you think the costs are astronomical at the ALF your mom is currently at, ask for a breakdown of those costs and look them over. See if you think they're charging you for services NOT being rendered, or, if they're overcharging you or bulking up the bill by adding on unnecessary charges. For instance, at Brookdale, dad needed to be wheeled to the dining room ONCE (which was 30' away from his room) so they added $250 per month for 'escort to dining room' fees onto his bill!! Ya gotta pay attention! LOL
Create an outline by categories, then break them down into more specific categories. That'll help put things in perspective to ask specific questions. Break down the categories of finance: primary and supplemental medical insurance, house insurance, food, utilities, caregiving, etc.
Are you comfortable with Excel spread sheets? If so, you can input the data and compare month by month to detect variations, and address those (unless they're seasonal.)
As to the outrageously high bills, any particular ones? In my area, seniors can get different rates for electrical services, so you might try that. Also, non-shutoff is available for seniors so that even if bills are behind, service won't be shut off.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Getting old is not an inexpensive proposition.
If you think the costs are astronomical at the ALF your mom is currently at, ask for a breakdown of those costs and look them over. See if you think they're charging you for services NOT being rendered, or, if they're overcharging you or bulking up the bill by adding on unnecessary charges. For instance, at Brookdale, dad needed to be wheeled to the dining room ONCE (which was 30' away from his room) so they added $250 per month for 'escort to dining room' fees onto his bill!! Ya gotta pay attention! LOL
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Are you comfortable with Excel spread sheets? If so, you can input the data and compare month by month to detect variations, and address those (unless they're seasonal.)
As to the outrageously high bills, any particular ones? In my area, seniors can get different rates for electrical services, so you might try that. Also, non-shutoff is available for seniors so that even if bills are behind, service won't be shut off.