There is a growing trend of families that want their loved ones in more “family oriented” places when they can no longer care for their loved one. These residential assisted living facilities are anywhere from 4 to 20 residents per house (most are in the 4 to 6 range). The residents eat their meals at a table like a typical family would. In Minnesota they usually range from $6,500 to $11,000 per month and most will also take dementia patients. Some houses will only take females and you always need to inquire if there any special admission requirements. We toured 5 of these before my fatherinlaw passed away and were impressed with the “feel” of the places and how they did seem more like home versus an institutional feeling. The best ones have waiting lists and like anything, do your homework because some are better than others.
