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 Tupelo, MS

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Find the Best Assisted Living Near Tupelo, MS

Your loved one will get help with their activities of daily living (ADLs) while still enjoying a high level of independence in assisted living in Tupelo, MS.
However, finding the perfect assisted living option in Tupelo for your loved one can be challenging. Fortunately, you don’t have to go through this process alone. There are Assisted Living Locators® Care Advisors in Tupelo who can help guide you through the process from start to finish.
We have put together this guide to help you understand what to expect. We will explore the cost of Tupelo assisted living, describe different options available to pay for the services of an assisted living facility, and highlight some senior-friendly aspects of Tupelo.

Your Tupelo, MS Senior Living Advisor

Carla Lunn

Serving Northern Mississippi, including Tupelo, Pontotoc, Oxford, Fulton, Corinth, New Albany, Ripley, Columbus, West Point, Starkville, Eupora, Batesville, Grenada, Southaven, Olive Branch, Hernando, Holly Springs, Horn Lake, Senatobia, Amory, Booneville, Baldwyn, Saltillo, Houton, Bruce, Water Valley, and more.

Meet Advisor 662-470-3009

Working in the Mississippi real estate industry for over 30 years, opened my eyes to the need for services to help senior adults and/or their families in their transition journey. I’ve always had a passion for helping others and I am excited to provide a no cost, placement, and referral service to our community that offers the best senior care options, information, and resources available. As a Senior Care Advisor, I will do all the groundwork to make the complex and time-consuming task of choosing senior living options a streamlined process. With my expert knowledge of the Northern Mississippi area, I will help families connect to the best assisted living communities for the right care solution.

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What is the Cost of Assisted Living in Tupelo, MS

The average monthly cost of an assisted living facility in Tupelo, MS is $3,500 per month. A senior care advisor in Tupelo, MS can help you develop a strategy to pay for residence in an assisted living community for your loved one.

To start, add up your loved one’s rent or mortgage payment, utilities, home maintenance, grocery bills, transportation costs, and discretionary spending. Doing so will help give you an idea of what they’ll be able to pay toward their monthly bill.

It is important to also include the cost of caretaking services for any activities of daily living (ADLs) that your loved one cannot complete on their own. For example:

Bathing and other personal hygiene tasks (shaving, combing hair, putting on makeup, brushing teeth, etc.)
Getting dressed and undressed
Medication management
Moving from one place to another within the home
Traveling to different areas within their community
Meal preparation and dining assistance

One advantage of moving to an assisted living community is that it includes housing, ADL assistance, and other amenities in one place. This can greatly simplify financial management for you or your loved one. Instead of having to track multiple providers, you pay a single bill.

By creating a monthly budget for your loved one, you can determine how much you’ll be able to contribute to the monthly cost of their assisted living facility in Tupelo.

What Should Every Senior Know About Living in Tupelo, MS?

Tupelo is a five-time recipient of the All-American City award and offers senior residents many activities and cultural engagement opportunities. It is no surprise that close to 15 percent of the city’s population is over the age of 65.

Tupelo Weather and Climate

Over the year, the temperature in Tupelo typically ranges from 92° F in the summer to around 53° F in the winter. The area gets an average of 56 inches of rain per year and can occasionally experience severe weather.

Local Hospitals and Notable Medical Care

Tupelo, MS is home to the award-winning North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS)—the largest hospital in the region. The Tupelo main campus has around 350 doctors representing more than 50 medical specialties. NMHS provides acute, diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency services, and is the only trauma center (Level 2) in the area. Healthcare offerings include a cancer center, heart institute, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, emergency department, and behavioral health services. NMHS also supports several urgent care clinics as well as virtual visits that provide non-emergency care.

Transportation

Tupelo has several options for residents to get around without driving cars. For example, there is Tupelo Transit, which is an on-demand system that goes curb-to-curb. The Shepherd Center of Greater Tupelo is a local nonprofit which provides seniors with transportation to their medical and rehab appointments. Multiple cab companies operate in the area.

Arts, Culture, and Recreation

Tupelo has a rapidly growing culinary scene with over 160 restaurants to explore. Likewise, the city is home to a full community symphony, an award-winning community theater, and the Tupelo Elvis Festival (which honors Tupelo’s native son and the King of Rock & Roll). There are also many senior-specific recreation opportunities, including game parties, arts and crafts groups, social dancing, and low-impact aquatic fitness classes. In the springtime, seniors can enjoy the Tupelo Cherry Blossom Festival.

How Do I Pay for Tupelo, MS Assisted Living?

You will find that there are many ways to pay for an assisted living facility in Tupelo, MS. A senior care advisor will work with you and your family to develop a payment strategy for your loved one’s monthly assisted living community fees.

Options to pay for an assisted living community in Tupelo, MS include:

Veteran's Benefits

If your loved one has served in a branch of the United States Armed Forces, they could be eligible for veteran’s benefits that cover the cost of their assisted living community. Many veterans (and their spouses) qualify for these benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs Improved Pension Program. Be sure to reach out to your local Veterans Affairs office for more information about benefits available to veterans for senior care and housing needs.

Long-Term Care Insurance

If your loved one has a long-term care insurance plan, it may partially (or even fully) cover assisted living. Talk with the plan provider to learn exactly what is covered and how your loved one can utilize their insurance benefits.

Home Equity

If your loved one owns their home, home equity may work to pay for some or all of their assisted living care in Tupelo, MS. This can be a desirable option for older adults who possess good credit ratings and have paid off a large portion of their home mortgages. For example, they can sell the house, apply for a reverse mortgage, or use the property as collateral for a home equity line of credit (HELOC). A senior care advisor can help you learn more about using home equity.

Medicare

Neither Medicare parts A or B offer coverage for Tupelo assisted living. However, Medicare can cover medical costs for your loved one, which may free up funding they can use to pay for assisted living.

Medicaid

If your loved one qualifies for Mississippi Medicaid they might be able to use their benefits to cover services received in a Tupelo assisted living facility. They must reside in a facility that is licensed by the Mississippi State Department of Health and is an approved Medicaid assisted living service provider. Also, the program may not pay for all community expenses. Be sure to talk with your Medicaid caseworker and the assisted living community staff to determine what will be covered.

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FAQ About Assisted Living in Tupelo, MS

An assisted living community is not the same as a nursing home. An assisted living facility in Tupelo provides support services for activities of daily living. A nursing home offers skilled medical care.

Many assisted living communities in the Tupelo, MS area allow residents to stay with their families for special occasions. A local senior care advisor can help you communicate with different assisted living facilities in Tupelo to understand their rules around resident travel.

Generally, Tupelo assisted living properties are arranged like neighborhoods where residents have their own private condos or apartments. This allows residents to maintain their independence while still being able to easily socialize with one another.

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