{"id":4564,"date":"2024-11-01T16:10:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/civitasseniorl.wpenginepowered.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/creative-ways-to-pay-for-assisted-living\/"},"modified":"2024-11-01T16:10:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T22:10:31","slug":"creative-ways-to-pay-for-assisted-living","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/creative-ways-to-pay-for-assisted-living\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cost of Assisted Living Per Month &amp; Ways to Pay for It"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4564\" class=\"elementor elementor-4564\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-484780f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"484780f\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-199d800\" data-id=\"199d800\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-820fed1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"820fed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>How to Pay for Assisted Living in Azle: 5 Options You May Not Have Considered<\/h2><p>Seniors have different options when it comes to living arrangements, but assisted living is often the best choice when care services need to be included. Assisted living communities provide seniors with activities of daily living help while also giving them the independence they desire.<\/p><figure id=\"attachment_6219\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6219\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"blog-80 wp-image-6219 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/12\/civitas-senior-living-three-seniors-laughing-on-the-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"Civitas Senior Living | Senior women sitting and laughing on the sofa\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/12\/civitas-senior-living-three-seniors-laughing-on-the-sofa.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/12\/civitas-senior-living-three-seniors-laughing-on-the-sofa-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/12\/civitas-senior-living-three-seniors-laughing-on-the-sofa-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/12\/civitas-senior-living-three-seniors-laughing-on-the-sofa-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6219\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Be happy in retirement by discovering all the creative ways to pay for assisted living! Contact the community near you for more information.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The biggest advantages of a senior care community like <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/bup-P2iHCy4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Civitas Senior Living<\/a>\u2019s include:<\/p><ul><li>No property taxes<\/li><li>No lawn or home maintenance<\/li><li>No expensive home improvement costs<\/li><li>Chef-prepared meals<\/li><li>Housekeeping and laundry services<\/li><li>Passionate care services<\/li><li>Activities and social events<\/li><\/ul><p>Despite these advantages of being within a community, it is still hard to accept when you or a loved one needs to move from their home. We understand this journey and know how difficult it can be to get used to a new normal.<\/p><p>However, seniors who wish to age in place often forget about the high costs of modifying the home to accommodate changing mobility needs. One improvement can cost anywhere from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angi.com\/articles\/how-much-does-it-cost-make-my-home-handicap-accessible.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">$100 to $40,000<\/a>. And as homeowners, we know that one costly improvement could lead to several!<\/p><p>You, or your loved one\u2019s, money is better spent on personal hobbies, interests, or other ventures, not surprising home modification costs.<\/p><p>But if you are already beginning your senior housing journey and want to find an Azle community, how do you handle the monthly costs of care, and who pays for the total price of assisted living? Let\u2019s take a look at how to fund assisted living with various payment options.<\/p><p>Seniors and their adult children often explore traditional financing options like long-term care insurance and government assistance programs. However, there are also some creative ways to pay for assisted living and memory care that you may not have considered.<\/p><p>Let\u2019s discuss five options for financing assisted living in addition to traditional methods.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-85ad83b elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"85ad83b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/watch?v=NejTalbXoGo&quot;,&quot;lazy_load&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;image_overlay&quot;:{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\\\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/sites\\\/6\\\/2023\\\/09\\\/civitas-senior-living-how-do-i-afford-all-this-video-thumbnail-mobile-1.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:5656,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Civitas Senior Living | Ask a resident video thumbnail&quot;,&quot;source&quot;:&quot;library&quot;},&quot;show_image_overlay&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed-image-overlay\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/civitas-senior-living-how-do-i-afford-all-this-video-thumbnail-mobile-1.jpg);\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed-play\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play Video about Civitas Senior Living | Ask a resident video thumbnail\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39336b5 elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget__width-initial uael-aspect-ratio-16_9 uael-youtube-subscribe-no elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-video\" data-id=\"39336b5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-video__outer-wrap  uael-video-type-youtube uael-video-play-lightbox\" data-device=\"false\" data-vsticky=\"no\" data-hidedesktop=\"\" data-hidetablet=\"\" data-hidemobile=\"\" data-vsticky-viewport=\"0\" data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox=\"{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;video&quot;,&quot;videoType&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/embed\\\/oBRmNOk_NM8?rel=0&amp;start&amp;end&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;&quot;,&quot;modalOptions&quot;:{&quot;id&quot;:&quot;elementor-lightbox-39336b5&quot;,&quot;entranceAnimation&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;entranceAnimation_tablet&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;entranceAnimation_mobile&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;videoAspectRatio&quot;:&quot;169&quot;}}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-video-inner-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-video__play\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oBRmNOk_NM8?rel=0&amp;start&amp;end&amp;controls=1&amp;mute=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"uael-video__thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/09\/civitas-senior-living-how-do-i-afford-all-this-video-thumbnail-1.jpg\" alt=\"Civitas Senior Living | Ask a resident video thumbnail\"><\/img>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-video__play-icon uael-animation-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-play-circle\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2bf54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d2bf54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Financing Senior Care: Creative Options Explained<\/h2><h3>1. Reverse Mortgage<\/h3><p>A reverse mortgage is a loan product that allows seniors to access their home equity without making monthly payments. The loan is repaid when you sell the home.<\/p><p>While a reverse mortgage can be a good way to access the equity in your home, it&#8217;s important to note that it can also be expensive. In addition, if you&#8217;re considering a reverse mortgage, it&#8217;s important to ensure that you still have enough money to cover your other expenses.<\/p><h3>2. Home Equity Line of Credit<\/h3><p>Another option for accessing the equity in your home is to take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC).<\/p><p>A HELOC is similar to a reverse mortgage in that you can borrow against the equity in your home without having to make monthly payments.<\/p><p>However, with a HELOC, you only borrow what you need, and you have the option to make payments on the loan if you choose. This financial option is best if you only need a small amount of money and are comfortable making monthly payments on the loan.<\/p><h3>3. Life Insurance Policy<\/h3><p>If you have a life insurance policy that you no longer need, you may be able to sell it for cash. A few different companies specialize in buying life insurance policies from seniors.<\/p><p>The amount of money you&#8217;ll receive from selling your policy will depend on several factors. Selling your life insurance policy is generally only recommended if you no longer need the benefit of it, and if you&#8217;re comfortable with giving up ownership of the policy.<\/p><h3>4. Bridge Loans<\/h3><p>A bridge loan is a type of short-term loan to finance moving into a senior living community.<\/p><p>Unlike a traditional mortgage, a bridge loan is typically paid off in one lump sum. This option can benefit seniors seeking to downsize from their current homes but do not have the funds to pay for a new home and community upfront.<\/p><p>Bridge loans can also finance health care costs associated with senior living. These loans can provide much-needed financial assistance to seniors struggling to pay for their care.<\/p><p>However, bridge loans typically come with high-interest rates and fees. As such, it is essential to carefully consider whether a bridge loan is a suitable option for you before moving forward.<\/p><h3>5. Additional Options to Pay For Senior Living<\/h3><p>You could consider selling your home and downsizing to pay for senior living. Renting out your home can also offset your monthly assisted living cost. Several options are available; it just takes a little research and exploration to find the right one for you.<\/p><h2>Traditional Ways of Paying For Senior Care<\/h2><h3>Assistance Programs<\/h3><p>Many government assistance programs are available to seniors who need help paying for care. These programs offer financial assistance, access to care providers, and other services. The most common programs include Medicare and Veterans Affairs Benefits.<\/p><p><strong>VA Benefits<br \/><\/strong>The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides benefits for veterans and their spouses who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. To learn more about VA benefits for assisted living, visit their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/about-va-health-benefits\/long-term-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website<\/a>.<\/p><p><strong>Medicare<br \/><\/strong>Medicare is a health insurance program for people 65 or older and those under 65 with certain disabilities. Medicare does not cover long-term care services like residential care, nursing homes, or in-home care services.<\/p><p>Medicare can cover some personal care services received in an assisted living community with proper documentation from a doctor.<\/p><h3>Long-Term Care Insurance<\/h3><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aplaceformom.com\/caregiver-resources\/articles\/long-term-care-insurance-for-assisted-living\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long-term care insurance<\/a> is another option to help pay for assisted living. Long-term care insurance policies reimburse policyholders daily for covered services like assisted living, home care, and adult daycare. Most policies have an eligibility age\u2014usually between 50 and 85\u2014and a waiting period before benefits kick in, typically 60 to 90 days.<\/p><p>It is best to begin looking for long-term care insurance early. These policies usually have age restrictions and health requirements. Your loved one may not be able to get coverage with certain pre-existing health conditions.<\/p><p><strong>Can I buy long-term care insurance for my parents?<br \/><\/strong>Yes. You can pay for your mom or dad\u2019s long-term care insurance. One way to ease the burden of caregiving is to purchase long-term care insurance under their name and sign up to be the payor of the policy.<\/p><p>Caring for aging family members can be difficult. Long-term care insurance helps cover the cost of care for family members unable to care for themselves. It is generally less expensive than paying out-of-pocket, and a great way to protect your family and finances.<\/p><p>Keep in mind:<\/p><ul><li>The cost of premiums will generally increase as the parent gets older.<\/li><li>The policy&#8217;s benefits will usually only kick in if the parent needs a certain level of care. As a result, family members need to weigh long-term care insurance&#8217;s costs and benefits before deciding.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Older Adults Have Options to Pay for Texas Senior Care<\/h2><p>There are many different ways to finance assisted living care. Explore your options and choose the one that&#8217;s right for your situation. Paying for long-term care doesn\u2019t have to be as daunting as you might expect.<\/p><p>Do some research and talk to an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/how-to-pay-for-senior-living\/\">insurance company or financial expert<\/a> before making any decisions. Ensure you&#8217;re making the best choice for the needs of your loved one.<\/p><p>It can be overwhelming to try and figure out what\u2019s best for you or your loved one, but don\u2019t worry; we\u2019re here to help with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2024\/04\/BROCHURE_Legacy-Oaks-Azle_Financial-Planner_2024-value.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azle Financial Planning Guide<\/a> and individual guidance in partnership with ElderLife.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.civitasseniorliving.com\/legacy-oaks-of-azle\/contact\/\">Contact a senior living expert at Legacy Oaks of Azle<\/a> to learn personalized ways for you to pay for senior living and care.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Pay for Assisted Living in Azle: 5 Options You May Not Have Considered Seniors have different options when it comes to living arrangements, but assisted living is often the best choice when care services need to be included. 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