ASSISTED LIVING IN HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA

With Medicare being designed to assist seniors, you may wonder whether Medicare in Alabama helps with the cost of Assisted Living or other senior living options. Medicare does not pay for Assisted Living.

• • Medicare will not cover Independent Living or retirement living costs.
  • Medicare will pay for expenses at a facility needed for temporary care.
  • Medicare Part A will cover up to 100 days at a skilled nursing facility or a rehabilitation center after an injury or illness.

Some states provide financial assistance for Assisted Living through Optional State Supplements added to Social Security benefits. Alabama does not offer this assistance. However, other state programs can help with your living costs. For monthly costs for this care level at Residences at Wellpoint, contact us at 256.410.8018.

Assisted Living residents enjoy the same services and amenities enjoyed by our Independent Living residents. Amenities include an art studio, a variety of dining venues, a senior-friendly fitness center, library, pool, salon and spa, and sports/billiards bar. 

Services include care staff available 24/7, hospitality and concierge services, on-site IT support, a variety of brain health and wellness programs, three chef-prepared meals per day, and housekeeping and laundry services.

Coming to terms with the fact your loved one can no longer live safely at home is hard. Deciding if and when it’s time to move to a senior care facility can be even harder. If you suspect your loved one could benefit from a more supportive lifestyle like that offered in an Assisted Living community, take a look at the questions below. If you answer yes to several, it may be time to begin your search.

• Have you noticed broken or damaged appliances and fixtures in the home?
  
• Are important items such as smoke alarms or fireplaces not being tended to?
• Is the house cluttered, dirty or disorganized?
• Have you noticed mold or unpleasant smells throughout the home?
• Have you noticed confusion when performing familiar tasks like laundry or dishes?
• Is the house or yard unattended?
• Are there unexplained dents or damage on their car?
• Has cooking stopped?
• Check the refrigerator. Do you see expired groceries?
• Do you notice weight loss or poor dieting habits?
• Do you see a pattern of losing or misplacing keys, wallets, or other important items?
  
  
• Have they been missing important appointments?
• Are there full bottles of prescription pills in medicine cabinets?
• Is there a loss of interest in activities or hobbies?
• Do you see changes in mood or extreme mood swings?
• Is your loved one acting differently toward you, friends, or even strangers?
• Does your loved one seem depressed or have little to no energy?
• Do Mom or Dad have bad breath or body odor more often?
• Is clothing disheveled or tattered?
• Have you noticed trouble when getting up from a seated position?
• Are they struggling to sit or stand?
• Do they have unexplained and more frequent bruises, scratches, or cuts?

While some Assisted Living communities can accommodate those with early-stage memory loss, senior care communities that offer specialized Memory Care neighborhoods and programs may be a better choice. Learn more about the Memory Care Program at Residences at Wellpoint.