In the United States, the elderly have a lot of options on their plate when it comes to senior housing. They can choose from luxury to affordable living as well, from assisted living communities to independent care facilities.
There are many reasons why a senior move becomes necessary. These include some painful reasons like the death of a senior partner; others are divorce, relocation of adult children, inability to pay a mortgage, or selling a home. The plethora of options available for senior housing makes it overwhelming to settle with a choice. Enter Calregistry; they have assisted thousands of seniors and their families through these exhaustive and frequently uncomfortable situations.
We are the leading senior living locators in California, and always a phone call away 800 – 775-7575. When you are out on your own and completing what we call the footwork, and you or your family member is above 60 years but feels they aren’t quite fit for an assisted living, you might want to explore the options available in senior apartments.
Independent Living
Most senior living locations are built with the elderly in mind. Therefore, you should expect to see well-light corridors, easy-to-climb staircases or elevators if possible, posted phone numbers (fire service, police, and medical facilities), security lights and alarm systems in place. It ensures you have all you need to reach out for help in the case of an emergency.
1. Age restrictions
Speaking of facilities designed with seniors in mind, most of these locations do have signage promoting 60 years old and older.
- Senior friendly
Many seniors want to live in an environment where their needs are met in multiple ways. If you regularly can’t hear yourself think where you live or eat now, noise from industry, kids at play, or traffic right outside your door, your heart might be yearning for a senior-friendly community. Loud sounds of any kind are an issue, and management will notify any residents if loud noises are coming from their apartment, or they are disrespectful and noisy around the private areas of the location.
Many senior living facilities have recreational centers and coffee spots that are safe and conducive for the elderly.
3. Freedom from chores
Most senior-friendly complexes take care of the outside chores for residents. Your reward for all those years of laboriously weeding, gardening, or pruning is gone forever. After decades of taking care of these chores, if you need a break, turn to a senior-only apartment for relief.
4. A bit of assisted living
The facility management will provide staff to help you with some chores inside your apartment that might be too risky or stressful for you or have companies to whom they refer you to who have excellent reputations. Some of them also go as far as providing grocery vans for senior shopping or rides to your doctor’s office. Most have spoken with the city to ensure local public transportation is steps from the location. However, this varies with each location.
In the end, your budget and needs will determine your choice of a senior residence. CaliforniaRegistry.org understands these issues has been assisting Californians since 1939, let us be your Go-To partner when you are looking for senior living. 800 – 777-7575
(This agency does not refer to low-income apartments, SSI, Section 8 or HUD facilities).
(PLEASE NOTE, SOME INDIVIDUALS REQUIRE HIGHER LEVELS OF CARE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY. ADDITIONAL CARE INCREASES COST NOT ALL FACILITIES CAN MEET THEASE NEEDS. TALK TO OUR COUNSELORS ABOUT EACH INDIVIDUALS NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS)
How our FREE service works
Our family-first process will help you find the right senior living community for your loved one.
Connect with an expert senior living advisor
Review a personalized list of communities
Tour sites and finalize the placement
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- Hospital discharge
- Rehab Facility discharge
- Alzheimer’s & Dementia care
California Registry (established in 1939) a.k.a. Cal Registry is a DBA & SM of Elderlink, Inc.®
California Department of Public Health License #960000942
California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing #6002629740
California Registry is a state licensed referral service.
We are paid by our participating communities, therefore our service is offered at no charge to families
California Registry
638 Lindero Canyon Rd #172
Oak Park, CA 91377
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Tel: 1-800-777-7575
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