subject: Get Help Searching for Seattle Assisted Living Facilities [print this page] Get Help Searching for Seattle Assisted Living Facilities
Choosing the right place for an elderly loved one from among the nearly 100 Seattle assisted living facilities and senior independent living communities proves difficult for many families. With so many options, visiting each one in person isn't possible, especially if a family is under a time constraint.
DiscoverAssistedLiving.com aids families in their search by allowing them to reduce the number of options significantly, creating a more manageable list of Seattle senior independent living and assisted living communities to tour.
The easy-to-use online directory features a "Find Senior Care & Housing" search box prominently on its homepage. The family member heading up the search begins by selecting to include in the search results only the care options required for the elderly loved one's situation. Options are Home Care & Hospice, Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Dementia/Alzheimer's Care, Board & Care Home, Continued Care and Senior Apartments/Villas. If more than one type of care is appropriate, the family member can choose multiple options when searching for Seattle assisted living communities and senior independent living communities. For searchers not familiar with the labels for these types of care, DiscoverAssistedLiving.com features a helpful glossary provides more information. Also available within the initial search is the ability to only include certain geographic areas in the search results. The family member can type in a city/state or zip code to limit the options.
When the website returns the initial search results, families can trust that only licensed Seattle senior independent living and assisted living communities are included. DiscoverAssistedLiving.com includes all licensed facilities in a given area and presents them in an unbiased manner.
If too many results remain, the family member can begin to further narrow down the options. The elderly loved one may have desired features he or she would like in a facility, and the website allows for the criteria to be included in the search for Seattle assisted living facilities and senior independent living communities. Search criteria include minimum and maximum price range, type of housing (apartment vs. house, number of bedrooms), dining (room service, buffet), nearby options (shopping, public transit), accommodations (full kitchen, furnished), staffing (24-hour vs. daily/on call), recreational (exercise room, swimming pool) and personal care (from bathing assistance to 24-hour RN/RPN). The more specific the family member gets, the better suited the Seattle assisted living communities and senior independent living communities included in results will be for the loved one.
Each listing on DiscoverAssistedLiving.com includes a detailed description of the facility, with prices and a link to its website for more information. Many websites of this kind require families to contact it for a referral, adding an unnecessary layer to an already difficult search. This, along with the many features already mentioned, make DiscoverAssistedLiving.com the best option for families looking for right Seattle assisted living facilities and Seattle senior independent living communities.
