Who provides the furniture in assisted living and what is typically NOT included?

As you can gather, each place determines what will be provided. It is best just to ask.

Some provide beds (and you can bring in your own if you want to), and some you have to provide your own bed. They provided an amoire for my Mom, however, it didn't have shelves at her level, so we brought in a dresser. They had a recliner, however, my Mom couldn't get in/out of a recliner, so we brought in 2 chairs, one for her and one for a visitor and asked them to remove the recliner. We brought in our own hamper. They provided a table and lamp next to the bed. They provided a wastebasket. We brought in all the pictures and wall art to personalize the room. They said that we could use nails, however, we used the 3M command hooks instead. We brought in her exercycle. That was about all we could fit in her room since it was 1 of 2 rooms in the suite and both people shared the bathroom. However, once she moves into a room of her own, we plan to bring a small table so that we can eat and do activities at the table with her.

They also optionally provided a small refrigerator and microwave, the size and type you would find in a hotel. They couldn't do that in my Mom's room as her suitemate was on oxygen. If my Mom had a private room, she could keep snacks in her room. In a suite situation, the nurses station kept the snacks. The nurse area does provide other light snacks such as jello, pudding cups and "juice".

As for the bed, if we brought our own bed, we had to provide 2 sets of sheets and blanket and any waterproof cover if desired. However, if we used their bed, then we only needed to provide a bedspread, if desired. We brought my Mom's own pillows, even though one pillow was provided. We found out that electric blankets are NOT allowed. Either way, they would consider the sheets part of the laundry. So if they did laundry, they would also do the sheets. If I did laundry, then I would have to launder the sheets. You could bring your own towels and provide your own toilet paper if you didn't like their towels and toilet paper.

We brought our own shampoo, conditioner and bath wash. I forgot to label it. 2 months later, it went missing. Apparently someone thought it was their shampoo and conditioner and took it to their room. Now the bottles are marked with her name. The only mirror was in the bathroom, so if you want a mirror in the bedroom, you would need to provide that.

We did not have to bring her toilet safety rails as they had handicap bars next to the toilet and in the shower. The shower had a pull down seat, so we didn't have to bring her shower chair either.

If my Mom watched television, we would have to bring in a television. They would provide the cable box and cable service. They provided internet access, one router to a room.

So it depends. It is best to ask the facility and also inquire about laundry service.

I just went through all this myself with my mom. I had to provide for all of her personal belongings including furnishings. I will say this Medicare does pay for a lot of the safety items if the resident is in need of them. For example, my mom needed a hospital bed and as long as her physician provided a prescription for it, they pay 80% and resident pays the other 20%. So I suggest paying the 20% instead of renting if their stay is long term. Also, I go on a website called “a place for mom.” They are awesome. They helped me so much with finding the right place for my mom. I hope this helps you. I know it can become overwhelming, but it does workout in the long run. Good luck.

Find an AL that you like, then ask those questions directly to the AL. In my parent's 2 ALs, nothing was included at all, except the fridge and microwave.

"Typically " is the key word here. Normally residents move in their own last treasured items, including their own bed. All furniture is "typically" the residents and they are responsible for moving it in, and out as well. In some instances, where Hospice is already in place, the Hospice agency provides a hospital bed.
Your residence may differ in this; best way to find out is a quick call to check.

Find the one you like and ask.

I use to live in a AL. Some do provide the basic. Bed Bedside table bed linens but not much else. I'd start calling around and making tour appointments.
Don't believe everything they tell you. Their job is to sell you on the facility. Bringing things from home is usually encouraged.
Before going on a tour, make a list of things you want to ask. If you're looking into a AL for a L/O see if they want to go with you, if they don't, before you go look at the AL ask if it's ok if you film the tour to show your l/o.

Good Luck.

The homes that I am familiar with provide no furniture, maybe a TV that is about it.

So what is included furniture wise....nothing.

In my LO’s AL a reclining chair, refrigerator, and television were provided.

We took her twin bed and an oak dresser, an upholstered chair (she didn’t like the recliner) then a small kitchen table with two chairs.

It must vary by region. In my area, most AL facilities provide a comfortable recliner, bed, chest of drawers, nightstand and even a mattress if you need one. The only thing we needed to bring was tv, radio, photos, lamp, etc. Independent living suites might allow more, but AL residents would eat in the dining room.

Is this the same for SNF? Moving in that direction and never thought about this. Not allowed to visit b/c COVID.