Getting Ready to Move to Assisted Living in Irvine

Assisted living communities in Irvine are required to complete a pre-admission consultation prior to admitting a new resident. This is just a basic consultation that tells them how well your loved one manages their ADLs on their own. They also review your loved one's medical records to make sure they can provide all the care your loved one needs. Be sure to check if your selected community also requires an evaluation from your doctor.

As you prepare for your loved one's upcoming move, you should also:

• Sort all of their belongings to determine which items to keep and sell, donate or gift the remainder. If you aren't sure what items your loved one is allowed to keep after the move, ask a staff member at the assisted living community for a list of suggested items to bring.
• Discuss the move with your loved one, answer any questions they have and take time to address all of their concerns. When moving day arrives, you want your loved one to feel confident and happy about the transition.
• Call utility companies, cable providers and other service providers to set a cancelation date for the service.
• Make sure all of your loved one's bills are paid and close any unnecessary bank accounts.
• Make whatever preparations are needed to sell your loved one's home, cancel their current rental agreement and sell or donate their vehicle.

How Much Does Assisted Living Cost in Irvine?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Irvine is $4,275 according to the Genworth Cost of Care survey 2017.

Residing in an Irvine assisted living facility costs an average of $4,275 per month or $51,300 per year, according to GenWorth. That's on par with the average monthly costs of assisted living in California, but above the national average for assisted living costs, which is $3,750.

Boutique and luxury facilities typically offer a wider variety of amenities, including things like regular social activities, multi-room apartments and scheduled day trips. If your loved one doesn't require a high level of care and won't use the elaborate amenities offered in luxury communities, consider choosing a basic assisted living facility.

Our local Seniorly Partner Agents often have the ability to negotiate monthly rent and fees on your behalf at many of the communities you might be interested in.  This is a free service to you.  To connect to a Seniorly Partner Agent email us now at ask@seniorly.com or call (855) 866-4515.

What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living vs. Other Senior Care Types?

A way to separate assisted living from other types of senior care is that assisted living sits between independent living and skilled nursing facilities, sometimes called nursing homes, on the spectrum of care.

Part of finding a suitable assisted living community in Irvine requires you to understand the difference between the various levels of facilities available. This helps to ensure you're touring facilities that offer the type of care your loved one needs.

• Independent living communities offer private apartments, typically with emergency response features. They are a good option for seniors who are in good health and want to remain independent, but no longer want the responsibilities of owning a house.
• Skilled nursing facilities are ideal for seniors who require basic nursing services to cope with chronic illness, assist with medication administration or need more assistance with their ADLs than assisted living facilities and independent living communities provide.
• Memory care facilities are residential communities designed to care for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
• Hospice care is a residential option for seniors who have decided to stop treating a chronic illness such as cancer.