Most ALF are private owned and run and are allowed to set their own fees, especially if they are facilities that do not take any government funds such as Medicaid. This means that overall they can set their own rates. Their rates combine a set fee for the room, a sort of rental, and then a care fee which usually rises by levels. That is to say level I is self care and level IV needs lots of assistance, perhaps in w/c or incontinent or needs help with showering and mobility. The cost of care levels if they rise can be quite enormous.
That all said, discuss this with administration after you carefully read the care contract that was signed. My brother's facility said yearly raise of 3% to 5% expected but could be more in unusual circumstances. Then covid hit!
I wish you luck in tracking down the reason for the cost. Inflation has gobsmacked ALF with food costs. The cost of caregivers is on the rise as is unionization of same. They will likely explain what is going on. Make an appointment with the administration and let us know what you find out.
That is a big increase. Does your State have rent increase laws? In my State landlords can only increase rent by 4% a year. I would think Assisted Livings are considered residential. Mom is renting a room there, Check ur State laws.
Has Moms care increased? That would make the cost higher.
There is no aid for Assisted Living. Most States with Medicaid only cover Long-term care facilities and the resident has to fit certain criteria to go to one of them. My State you must private pay for at least 2 years for Medicaid to get involved. I don't think Medicaid would offset Moms increase. But does not hurt to ask,
It probably is legal :(. And even if it’s not, it’s very unlikely you’ll win by opposing them.
You can however, try to negotiate down the price. Ask other family members at the facility how they handled the situation: must have happened to them, too.
That all said, discuss this with administration after you carefully read the care contract that was signed. My brother's facility said yearly raise of 3% to 5% expected but could be more in unusual circumstances. Then covid hit!
I wish you luck in tracking down the reason for the cost. Inflation has gobsmacked ALF with food costs. The cost of caregivers is on the rise as is unionization of same. They will likely explain what is going on. Make an appointment with the administration and let us know what you find out.
Has Moms care increased? That would make the cost higher.
There is no aid for Assisted Living. Most States with Medicaid only cover Long-term care facilities and the resident has to fit certain criteria to go to one of them. My State you must private pay for at least 2 years for Medicaid to get involved. I don't think Medicaid would offset Moms increase. But does not hurt to ask,
Next year we have already been told it will be going up 10%, so my mother's & step-mother's each will go up $480-$550 a month.
We downsized both from a 1 bed apartment to a studio, saved us a bunch.
I would also shop around, look at other facilities.
And even if it’s not, it’s very unlikely you’ll win by opposing them.
You can however, try to negotiate down the price. Ask other family members at the facility how they handled the situation: must have happened to them, too.