How can I afford a Care Advisor?

Anyone can afford an Assisted Living Locator Care Advisor. That’s because we are paid only when we help you make a decision about your senior’s living location and we are paid by the location you choose. And because we only receive payment when you’re paying the Care Community directly, we’ll also put you in touch with your state’s social service network to make sure that you receive the proper state support in the event that you are unable to pay for senior care and housing yourself.

What can a Care Advisor help me with?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor specializes in knowing your senior housing and in home care options, but via their referral network they can connect you with state resources in the event that you need to consider state resources to finance and secure senior housing, as well as a wide variety of specialists who focus on some aspect of the senior services industry- Eldercare Attorneys, Financial Specialists, Real Estate Agents, Downsizing Specialists, Home Health Experts, and just about any other senior service need you can think of.

Who is my Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Glad you asked. This site gives you a number of ways to find your local Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor. Pick one and we’ll either get them on the phone, or make sure that they contact you in a timely fashion. Click here to get to our Care Advisor page.

How are Care Advisors trained?

Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors are vetted for the right set of skills before they ever even buy a franchise. Once they do, we provide comprehensive initial training and a 13 week “in community” onboarding process. We ask all Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors to become Certified Senior Advisors, a nationwide accreditation program that provides additional industry specific knowledge. Care Advisors also participate in continuing education provided by us and provided by local senior oriented industry associations to ensure that they understand the latest tools, techniques and industry rules and regulations to help you navigate the senior experience.

What does a Care Advisor do?

An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor spends time at each of the communities and homes in your local area. They understand how well the community is performing against state standards and they understand what the community is good at- in short, they understand what isn’t in the community’s glossy brochure. An Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor networks to ensure that they have a broad array of qualified resource team members that they can call on to help deal with challenges beyond senior housing and care, which is their own area of expertise. And Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors spend time with families and seniors. They can’t help if they don’t know and understand you and your family. Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors have a structured way to identify important needs that you and your senior have, which they then use to match you to the best community choices or the best members of their resource network that can meet your needs.

Who is Assisted Living Locators®?

A franchise business based in Arizona, with local owners and operators across the US. Our Care Advisors bring problem solving skills and compassion to your local senior community, and we supply the training, processes and industry knowledge they need to provide you with the help you want.

Where are your Care Advisors located?

Everywhere. If we don’t have a Care Advisor yet in your local area, we’ll find you an affiliate advisor who can help. But every month we train more Care Advisors to meet the growing needs of seniors in every community across the US. You can find your local Care Advisor by using the tools on this website. And because we are nationwide, we can help you in your town or in towns all across the US.

When should I contact an Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisor?

Since Care Advisors understand the entire range of living options available to seniors, any family with a senior over 55 can benefit from their expertise. Use us to understand your independent living options if your senior wants more time for leisure pursuits after 55. Use us especially when you are concerned about the safety or health of your senior loved one. And it’s critically important that you reach out to us if your senior is in the hospital or rehabilitation facility so that we help you navigate the immediate next health care and housing steps that must be taken, giving you a voice in how the health care and insurance systems in your state manage your senior’s needs.

Assisted Living In Portland, ME

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Portland ME, ME

Many Portland, ME, seniors seek assisted living accommodations as they get older and their needs change. As the largest city in the state, Portland has dozens of assisted living communities for seniors to choose from, as well as apartment-style living where they receive help as needed to maintain their independence. Assisted living properties feature community spaces for residents to enjoy and trained caregivers on hand day and night to respond to the needs of seniors. This guide contains information about the cost of assisted living in Portland and ways that seniors can pay for it. There’s also information about the Portland community and what seniors can expect from assisted living.

Choosing the right assisted living facility is challenging for many families, especially if they aren’t familiar with the area. A local Portland senior care advisor can help seniors and their families evaluate different options for assisted living in the city.

Your Portland ME, ME Senior Living Advisor

Shawn Shambo

Serving York & Cumberland Counties, including areas surrounding Brunswick, Greater Portland, and South to Kittery.

Meet Advisor 207-517-5475

Looking for senior housing or an assisted living facility can be a daunting task and very stressful. With over 30 years experience as a senior care specialist, I can help you find the best fit in senior living and care. I will personally choose the best options, tour each facility with you, doing everything possible to help make your decision an informed one, all made as simple as possible.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Portland ME, ME

Assisted living fees in Portland average $6,525 per month, although the cost for individual facilities will vary according to location and amenities offered. A local senior care advocate in Portland can help potential residents find benefits to help cover assisted living fees.

Many families may wonder how much their loved ones can afford to pay for assisted living. To get an estimate, calculate their current monthly household budget. Include rent or mortgage payment, groceries, transportation, utilities, and any discretionary spending. Many assisted living communities offer all-in-one pricing, including a private apartment, meals, utilities, light housekeeping, and transportation. Other communities may have fees for each service priced separately, so work with your local Portland, ME, senior care advisor to learn how your chosen assisted living property structures their fees.

Assisted living facilities offer residents as much help as they need with the activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care. Typical ADLs include:

Grooming and bathing
Personal care, like putting on make-up or shaving
Help with transfers, lifts, and mobility assistance
Medication management
Preparing meals and cleaning up

Staff in assisted living properties are available 24/7 to meet residents’ needs, offering as much help as required. Seniors are encouraged to enjoy as much independence as they’re capable of, and more support is available as their needs change.

Talking to a loved one about moving into assisted living can be a tough conversation for many families. You may find it helpful to track your senior’s abilities to complete ADLs unassisted. If you notice a decline in their personal care or the condition of their home, this may indicate that they require the kind of support and community an assisted living facility provides.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Portland, ME?

Assisted living facilities offer residents as much help as they need with the activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care. Typical ADLs include:

Grooming and bathing
Personal care, like putting on make-up or shaving
Help with transfers, lifts, and mobility assistance
Medication management
Preparing meals and cleaning up

How Do I Pay for Portland, ME Assisted Living?

A local Portland senior care advocate can help you and your family find ways to help pay for your loved one’s assisted living care. Some resources open to eligible seniors include:

Veteran's Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs administers a program to help military veterans and their surviving spouses pay for assisted living. The Improved Pension Program (IPP) may cover some or all the costs of long-term care. To learn more about the program and receive help applying for it, seniors should visit a Portland VA Center.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Some individuals choose a long-term care insurance plan, which is optional insurance coverage intended to help seniors pay for assisted living or similar types of care. Check with your loved one to see if they’ve enrolled in such coverage. If so, contact the issuing insurance company and ask about the plan’s limits, details, and coverage for a Portland assisted living community.

Home Equity

Homeowners may have built up equity in their Portland home, which they can use to pay the costs of an assisted living property. If your senior has paid off their house, or a substantial amount of their mortgage, ask your local senior care advocate how they may use home equity to pay for assisted living.

Medicare

Traditional Medicare has two plans, Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B, that do not cover the costs of assisted living. However, some Portland seniors may have opted to participate in a Supplemental Medicare plan, some of which may pay for some of the fees associated with assisted living. Ask your senior about their Medicare coverage.

Medicaid

MaineCare, Maine’s state Medicaid program, has a waiver to help qualifying participants pay for assisted living. The wavier is open to seniors who may require a nursing home level of care but prefer to have their services in an assisted living facility. A local senior care advocate in Portland can help your loved one understand more about the program’s eligibility threshold.

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Access our free senior care assessment tool, which can help you evaluate the specific needs and requirements of you or your loved one. By answering a series of questions, you’ll receive personalised recommendations and insights to aid in the decision-making process.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Portland ME, ME

A nursing home offers residents a higher level of care than assisted living. While both facilities provide 24/7 help with ADLs and mobility assistance, nursing homes also provide on-site medical care and treatment. Assisted living residents receive medical care off-site and choose their own healthcare providers.

Overnight visits with family are approved on a case-by-case basis at many assisted living facilities. Each property will have its own guidelines for allowing residents to leave overnight for special occasions. Ask your local senior care advisor about the specifics of the properties you’re interested in.

Many assisted living communities provide a partially furnished apartment for each resident, although the items provided differ between communities. Usually, a bed, table, and couch are included. Seniors are also encouraged to bring their own decorations and furniture with them to help personalize the space and feel more at home.

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