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 Pensacola, FL

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Pensacola, FL

Warm and sunny Pensacola, FL, is an attractive destination for retirees, and many of these individuals may be seeking accommodations in one of the area’s assisted living properties. Assisted living communities feature apartment-style living and professional staff on hand 24-7 to provide help with personal care and the tasks of daily living. This guide includes information about the cost of assisted living in Pensacola and information for seniors on ways to pay for accommodations. It also includes an overview of Pensacola and more information about what to expect from assisted living.
Finding the best assisted living facility for your needs can be difficult since Pensacola has dozens of options. A local senior care advisor can help you or your family explore different communities and evaluate each one based on your needs and preferences.

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Pensacola, FL and Surrounding Areas. Call us today at 850-542-3088

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After helping my own parents find assisted living, I felt a need to help seniors in my own community. I love being a local resource that is able to meet and get to know seniors in the community on a personal level. I continue to educate myself and stay up to date on all issues that may affect seniors. I am a Certified Senior Advisor with a wealth of knowledge to help save you time, energy, and money.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Pensacola, FL

Assisted living facilities average $4,323 per month in Pensacola, although costs for individual facilities will differ according to the amenities each one provides. Local Pensacola, FL, senior care advocates can help families find ways to pay for assisted living and find communities that fit their budget.

Tally up their current monthly household budget to better understand how much your senior can contribute to assisted living. Include rent or mortgage, utilities and other household maintenance costs, transportation, discretionary spending, and groceries. Many assisted living communities offer inclusive pricing that includes room and board, laundry, and light housekeeping, while others allow residents to order services individually. Your senior care advisor can help you and your family understand how each property structures its fees.

Pensacola assisted living communities allow residents as much independence as they desire while providing help with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed. Typical ADL assistance is rendered with:

Grooming and bathing
Selecting clothing and getting dressed
Cleaning their apartment, doing laundry, and preparing meals
Mobility assistance
Medication management
Help with personal care, such as trimming nails or putting on make-up

Pensacola assisted living facilities have staff available around-the-clock to help with resident needs and respond to emergencies. If your loved one can complete many ADLs independently, they’ll have the same level of independence in assisted living. However, should their needs change, then they’ll receive help as needed with any ADL they struggle with.

Deciding to transition your loved one into an assisted living property can be complicated for many families to discuss. Sometimes it can help to more closely monitor your senior’s ability to care for themselves and broach the topic when you note that they’re unable to complete many ADLs without help. If you need help finding the right assisted living community, a local senior care advisor can help you evaluate different properties to find the right fit.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Pensacola, FL?

Pensacola is on the western tip of the Florida panhandle, along the Gulf Coast. It’s one of the larger cities in the state, and while it’s a popular tourist destination, the residential areas offer more of a small-town pace. Warm weather and proximity to the beach makes Pensacola particularly attractive to seniors who enjoy spending time near the shore. Plus, Florida is one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees, as there is no state income tax, plus no tax on withdrawals from retirement accounts.

Pensacola Weather & Climate

Pensacola’s winters are mild, with January lows in the low 40s and no snow. Summers are warm, with high temperatures in the 90s. Pensacola gets plenty of rain, 64 inches per year, and there are 228 days of sunshine each year. The area does have some risk of hurricanes, though.

Local Hospitals & Notable Medical Care

Pensacola is home to several world-class hospitals and medical centers, including Ascension Sacred Heart, Pensacola, a 556-bed, full-service emergency room and hospital. Or, seniors may opt to receive treatment at one of Baptist Healthcare System’s emergency rooms, primary care treatment centers, or specialist medical providers.

Transportation

Pensacola is served by the Escambia County Area Transit System, which operates fixed-route bus lines, and three trolleys with smaller routes, including a beach trolley and one around the University of Western Florida. Seniors are eligible for reduced fare passes, and paratransit is available for those who qualify.

Arts, Culture & Recreation

Pensacola is a melting pot of several cultures, including Native American, African, Latin, European, and Asian. The local arts, cultural, and culinary scene reflect this. The Performing Arts Council features a robust schedule of theater and musical performances, exhibits, and hands-on experiences.

How Do I Pay for Pensacola, FL Assisted Living?

A local Pensacola senior care advocate can help you and your family explore different options to help pay for senior living accommodations. You or your loved one may have more options than just paying out-of-pocket.
Some resources for Pensacola seniors seeking assisted living payment assistance include:

Veteran's Benefits

The U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs offers eligible veterans and their surviving spouses the Improved Pension Program (IPP), which may be used to pay for accommodations in assisted living. Those who served in the military can get more information and application assistance at the Pensacola VA Center.

Long-Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance is an insurance plan intended to pay for long-term care, including assisted living or another similar setting. Ask your loved one if they’ve purchased this kind of insurance, and if they have, speak with the carrier about what the plan covers.

Home Equity

Home equity may be used to pay for long-term care, if necessary. If you’ve paid off your house, or most of it, then you’ve built equity in the home. Ask your local Pensacola senior care advisor how to use home equity to pay for assisted living.

Medicare

While Traditional Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn’t pay for assisted living, some optional Medicare plans, known as “Supplemental Medicare,” may pay for assisted living or some long-term care services. Check your loved one’s coverage for details.

Medicaid

People who participate in Florida Medicaid may be eligible for the program’s Medicaid Long-term Care Waiver, which allows those who may require a nursing home level of care to live somewhere else, like an assisted living facility. The Wavier may cover some or all of the costs of your loved one’s preferred assisted living property.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Pensacola, FL

Generally, yes. Many Pensacola assisted living communities welcome pets, and some offer on-premise walking paths for you to walk your pet. Talk to your senior care advocate about the pet policies of your top picks for assisted living.

Often, assisted living residents may wish to spend the night with family for special occasions. Residents are allowed to visit off-site when they wish. However, some properties may have regulations about allowing overnight visitors.

Assisted living facilities offer help with ADLs according to resident needs, but medical care is provided independently. Nursing homes also offer assistance with ADLs and mobility, but medical care is provided at the facility. Nursing homes are generally for people who require around-the-clock medical care and monitoring.