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You know the saying: "If you have to ask how much, you probably can't afford it." I was born in Manhattan and lived there for years (E. 5th St., E. 11 St., E. 122nd). Everything kept going up except my salary. So I moved to Parkchester in The Bronx. Fairly safe, quiet, with easy access to supermarkets, shopping, medical care and public transportation. There are many other places just like my neighborhood throughout the City, with Manhattan just a few minutes away by subway -- a little longer if you take a bus.
I suggest expanding your search, as affordable housing for seniors in Manhattan is in short supply and quite expensive. Check out Briarwood and Kew Gardens in Queens. They're steps away from the thriving Asian communities of Flushing (e.g. Korea Town, etc.); complete with produce markets, cheap restaurants, and clubs were you can take your wife for a spin ... and fall in love all over again.
As a rule, assisted living costs apx 3,000 - 5,000/yr. The amount varies according to which individual services you will need. The nice thing about living in Manhattan is the access to both medical services and excellent ground transportation. The down side, I imagine, is the cost. As deb said above, it is great that you are thinking of all these things now, before you need them. If you read many of the posts here, it isn't always wise to leave things up to the family to sort out. If you make plans now, you will feel more relaxed knowing that you have plan. You may want to consider choosing someone who will have your POA - someone who can follow through with your wishes in case you are incapacitated. Having a living trust or will is a good idea too. Talk with your doctors about an "advance directives." Once your plans are in place, take lots of vacations and just have fun...you deserve to live your life in the way you choose!
It is difficult to answer that question without more information. But as a rule I think many elders postpone these decisions because they do not want to make the necessary financial committment. It is great you are looking to your future now. I would suggest researching facilities that have a "continuing care" model. Independent living, assisted, skilled. Assisted living in not cheap anywhere, I can only imagine the costs in Manhatten. Call and find out the requirements. You should also have an attorney to be sure everything is in order. Hats off to forward thinking!
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You know the saying: "If you have to ask how much, you probably can't afford it." I was born in Manhattan and lived there for years (E. 5th St., E. 11 St., E. 122nd). Everything kept going up except my salary. So I moved to Parkchester in The Bronx. Fairly safe, quiet, with easy access to supermarkets, shopping, medical care and public transportation. There are many other places just like my neighborhood throughout the City, with Manhattan just a few minutes away by subway -- a little longer if you take a bus.
I suggest expanding your search, as affordable housing for seniors in Manhattan is in short supply and quite expensive. Check out Briarwood and Kew Gardens in Queens. They're steps away from the thriving Asian communities of Flushing (e.g. Korea Town, etc.); complete with produce markets, cheap restaurants, and clubs were you can take your wife for a spin ... and fall in love all over again.
Good luck my friend, and keep us posted.
-- ED
As deb said above, it is great that you are thinking of all these things now, before you need them. If you read many of the posts here, it isn't always wise to leave things up to the family to sort out. If you make plans now, you will feel more relaxed knowing that you have plan.
You may want to consider choosing someone who will have your POA - someone who can follow through with your wishes in case you are incapacitated. Having a living trust or will is a good idea too. Talk with your doctors about an "advance directives."
Once your plans are in place, take lots of vacations and just have fun...you deserve to live your life in the way you choose!