Can Couples Move into Assisted Living Apartments Together? How Does It Work?

For you and your partner, you’ve built a life that has celebrated every milestone and challenge. You both also had your quiet moments as well. Now comes the time to consider a potential change of scenery. The need also arises whenever one of your or both may need additional assistance when it comes to certain needs.

Simply put, one of the biggest concerns when assisted living is brought up is whether you and your partner have to live apart or not. The good news is that it doesn’t need to happen. Instead, couples can move into assisted living apartments even if one of them needs additional needs on a daily basis.

Staying Together in an Assisted Living Community Is Possible

It’s true that couples can live together in an assisted living community and in the same apartment. So it completely dismisses the misconception that moving into senior living requires you and your partner to separate and live apart. Today’s high-quality senior residencies offer private apartments that feel like a perfect home for two people.

If you and your partner go on a tour of nearby communities, you’ll notice that some floor plans will range from one-bedroom suites to two-bedroom apartments with plenty of space. Thus, the latter option will be better suited for you and your partner based on space alone. The two of you can share a bedroom while the additional one could be used for extra space or even a guest room.

Plus, with the additional space, you can enjoy morning coffee together, host family, or enjoy a comfortable life with a space that you two can call home every single day. You both can focus on the partnership that you two have built and maintained together for so long.

How Assisted Living Supports Two Different Care Needs

Indeed, there are scenarios where one partner may need significant daily support while the other may not. One of your needs may require assistance whether it’s getting dressed, bathing and grooming, or managing medication. Your partner may also have needs of their own or can utilize the convenience of transportation or prepared meals.

Whatever the scenario may be, you and your partner can benefit from personalized care in quality assisted living that is tailored to the individuals. Keep in mind that prior to moving in, there are assessments that need to be done for both of you. So for example:

• You: You’ll need assistance and a customized plan can include activities of daily living or ADLs. This may include things like personal care or mobility assistance.

• Your partner: If they are mostly independent, they can receive minimal assistance if needed. This can include housekeeping, access to the dining room, and opportunities to participate in social activities.

Nevertheless, both you and your partner can benefit from the levels of support you both can get while living comfortably together. In addition, you or your partner (depending on who is mostly independent) won’t need to be burdened by the caregiving tasks. You can still be that supportive spouse while living life the way you both want to live.

The Benefits of Moving to an Assisted Living Community With Your Spouse

Together, you and your partner can enjoy living in an assisted living community that allows opportunities to expand your worlds. There will be a vibrant social life that happens right outside your door. You two can have the opportunity to connect with new neighbors who just might become your friends. In addition, there will be plenty of activities or hobbies that you both can do together or separately. You may like book clubs while your partner enjoys meeting with a certain hobby group.

Together, you two can dine at the restaurant-style community dining rooms. Or you can do a bit of a “double date” with friends who are also a couple as well. You never know what kind of possibilities exist outside the doorway of an apartment that you and your partner can call home.

Ready to Experience The Comfort Of Living Together With Your Spouse? Explore Spacious and Luxurious Floor plans at Bailey Point Assisted Living at Roxbury Park

If you and your partner are considering a change of living arrangements due to one of you requiring additional needs, Bailey Point at Roxbury Park is the best place for the both of you to call home. Whether one of you need the additional support or both, we will be happy to assist you. To schedule a tour with us, contact us today.