Is Residential Assisted Living the Right Choice for Your Loved One?
- Personalized Care: Tailored support for individual needs.
- Home-Like Setting: A comfortable and familiar environment.
- Lower Ratios: More attention from caregivers.
SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
STAY AT HOME WITH 24/7 CARE
RESIDENTIAL ASSISTED LIVING
Pros:
Licensed medical staff on-site
Often covered by insurance for specific medical needs
Cons:
Institutional feel: Long hallways, shared rooms, and a hospital-like environment strip away the feeling of home.
High caregiver-to-patient ratios: One caregiver may be responsible for 10+ residents, leaving little time for personal attention.
Limited social and emotional connection: Staff are often focused on clinical tasks rather than individualized care.
Lower cost than home care, but still expensive—and often comes with the trade-off of less personal attention and a more institutional environment.
Pros:
Familiar surroundings
Family control over who provides care
Cons:
Extremely expensive: Between 24/7 caregivers, mortgage payments, utilities, and home upkeep, costs skyrocket fast.
No medical oversight: Unlike a licensed residential facility, home caregivers often lack specialized dementia training.
Isolation risk: Your loved one may have minimal social interaction or activities to keep them engaged.
Caregiver burnout: Managing care, appointments, and staffing becomes a full-time job for families.
Extremely costly when you add wages, home upkeep, medical oversight, food, and utilities. Families also take on the stress of hiring, scheduling, and managing caregivers.
Here’s why we stand out:
Personalized Care Plans: Every resident’s medical needs, medications, and doctor’s recommendations are overseen by our on-site nurse.
Low Caregiver-to-Resident Ratios: No caregiver is responsible for more than 4 residents at a time—guaranteeing attention, dignity, and compassion.
Specialized Dementia Care: Our caregivers are trained specifically in dementia care, understanding the emotional and physical needs of your loved one.
Cost-Effective Care: All care, meals, utilities, and daily living needs are covered in one predictable fee—no surprise costs or juggling multiple bills.
Home-Like Environment: Residents enjoy private or semi-private rooms in a peaceful, comfortable home setting—not a sterile institution.
All-inclusive, predictable pricing that eliminates the headaches of multiple bills.
Costs for Families
| Option | Typical Monthly Cost |
What’s Included | Extra Costs to Consider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home + 24/7 Caregivers |
$18,000 – $25,000+ | 24/7 caregivers’ wages | Mortgage/rent, utilities, home maintenance, food, transportation, medical coordination |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (Nursing Home) |
$9,000 – $12,000 | Room, meals, basic nursing care, medication management | May charge extra for private rooms, personal care needs, activities, special therapies |
| Residential Assisted Living (Memory Meadows) |
$5,000 – $7,500 | 24/7 care, meals, activities, utilities, medication management, doctor’s appointments | Usually all-inclusive; few surprise costs |
Overall Comparison
| Feature / Option | Home + 24/7 Caregivers | Skilled Nursing Facility | Residential Assisted Living (Memory Meadows) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | Very High | Moderate | Predictable, All-Inclusive |
| Personalized Dementia Care | Limited (depends on caregivers) | Limited (high ratios) | Specialized, Individualized Care |
| Caregiver-to-Resident Ratio | 1:1 (Expensive) | 1:10+ | 1:4 (Guaranteed) |
| Environment | Familiar but Isolated | Institutional, Clinical | Home-Like, Warm, Social |
| Medical Oversight | Minimal | Strong | Strong + Personal Attention |
| Emotional & Social Support | Limited | Limited | Daily Engagement & Activities |