Understanding Assisted Living

Assisted living communities cater to seniors who require assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals while offering a supportive environment for social interaction and recreational activities. Choosing the right community involves assessing factors like affordability, proximity to family, available amenities, and the kind of care provided.

How Purple Door Finders Works

**Purple Door Finders is a real-estate-style listing service that helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of finding assisted living options. Here’s how you can use Purple Door Finders to discover assisted living communities near you:

1. Comprehensive Database of Assisted Living Communities

Purple Door Finders maintains a comprehensive database of assisted living communities nationwide. Communities can claim and update their basic profile listing or add a profile for free. The idea is for the consumer to see as many options as possible. When communities subscribe and upgrade their profile listing on Purple Door Finders, they can show more detailed information, such as:

• Location: Exact address and access to and proximity to key amenities and healthcare facilities
• Real-time Information: Easily find a LIVE VACANCY or one that is COMING SOON; communities can show any incentives they are offering for a quick move-in. This is especially important if there has been an unexpected change in health.
• Costs: Basic rates, deposits, fees, and any additional charges may be posted by the community.
• Unit/Room Details & Floor Plans: See floor plans or photos of available units plus unit descriptions. This is an excellent resource for those who need to move quickly and even those who want to plan ahead or go on a waitlist.
• Care Type: The database includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, residential board and care homes, hospice, respite, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and in-home health care agencies, including the in-home care agencies, RFCE, and CCRC.
• Affordable Living: See many options, not just the highly visible communities located on the main streets in your area but also the smaller board and care homes nestled in residential neighborhoods, which oftentimes offer a lower base rate. Don’t forget to use the sort and filter feature on the site, which includes listings for communities that accept Medicaid. (California = Medi-Cal)
• Direct Communication: You can REQUEST TOURS and ASK QUESTIONS directly with the community by clicking a button.
• Photo Gallery: See images, including videos of communities.
• Shop and Compare: Stay organized with their download or print out a real-estate-style one-sheet with community contact information and property details. There’s even a section for taking notes while on a tour or speaking with a community director.
• Favorites: Create a private personal profile to save favorite communities and share them with others who can help with decision-making.
• Checklists: Don’t know what to ask or what to bring on a tour? Use the checklists found on their resources page. Community Worksheet  Tour Checklist**
• Resources: Not sure what type of community and care to look for? Check out the available resources page to help better understand.  There is an assessment tool, financial calculator, and lifestyle preference tool. Resources Page**
• Community Collateral: Communities may add brochures, menus, calendars, and newsletters. Communities can even provide you with all the move-in documentation they require.

3. Shop with Autonomy

Search on your terms. Internet shoppers are savvy and want information without providing their contact information. Learn about the communities in your shopping area, and contact them when ready. Open the doors to senior and assisted living choices directly without third-party high-pressure advisors, also known as commissioned senior living referral agents. Online Referral Agency Under Investigation July 2024 You determine what works best for you.  You determine what you can afford!

4. Transparency

One of the key advantages of using Purple Door Finders is their commitment to transparency. They strive to provide a database where the communities of a like mind regarding transparency can participate. The communities are responsible for providing you with accurate and up-to-date information about their properties, as well as the necessary details to make an informed decision.

Why Choose Purple Door Finders?

• Time-Saving: Save time researching and contacting facilities independently. Shop in the comfort of your home.
• Real-Time Vacancies: Find a vacancy quickly if a health crisis requires immediate placement, like a hospital discharge. Perhaps a doctor has said, “You can not return home.”
• Autonomy and No-pressure Sales: Historically, before Purple Door Finders was available, internet shoppers would connect with online referral agencies, which are essentially “lead generators.” These agencies capture contact information and send it to the contracted communities, which results in the shopper being bombarded with sales solicitations.
• Shop and Compare: You can educate yourself before going on tours. Knowledge is power.

Conclusion

Choosing the right assisted living community near you involves thorough research and consideration of various factors. Purple Door Finders offers valuable data so you can self-guide yourself through the search process for an assisted living community that can potentially meet your needs and enhance your quality of life. Whether you prioritize location, amenities, or specialized care services, Purple Door Finders has tools to help you navigate this important decision confidently and clearly. Utilize their real-estate syle listing service to find an assisted living community.