I don't think that non-profits are any better than profit focused companies as they all struggle with staffing issues. I dealt with assisted living for a grandmother a few years ago - she was there for about 5 years before she passed away at the age of 103. Generally, my grandmother had a good experience. However, I was about 5 min away from the facility and was always there. This makes a big difference as the staff gets to know you - as such, you can monitor the care being provided and provide requested changes as necessary. I don't know how I will handle it for myself or my spouse as it just seems so pricey and who knows what it will be like by the time that I need it. I haven't been a fan of CCRC as I just don't trust that an investment in such a place would be appropriately managed. I would rather be able to pack up and leave via a rental at assisted living if I am not happy with the way that the care is being provided.
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I don't think that non-profits are any better than profit focused companies as they all struggle with staffing issues. I dealt with assisted living for a grandmother a few years ago - she was there for about 5 years before she passed away at the age of 103. Generally, my grandmother had a good experience. However, I was about 5 min away from the facility and was always there. This makes a big difference as the staff gets to know you - as such, you can monitor the care being provided and provide requested changes as necessary. I don't know how I will handle it for myself or my spouse as it just seems so pricey and who knows what it will be like by the time that I need it. I haven't been a fan of CCRC as I just don't trust that an investment in such a place would be appropriately managed. I would rather be able to pack up and leave via a rental at assisted living if I am not happy with the way that the care is being provided.
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