Ease of Transportation in Assisted Living Communities

C-level executive Paul Wasser is currently with Healthcare Operations and Advisory Services of New York. Paul Wasser has been instrumental in the management and growth of various healthcare facilities that specialize in assisted living and provide various amenities; one important amenity, according to his residents is transportation. Wasser states that his “residents believe that it should not be considered an amenity but a given service that is required of senior living communities,” and Wasser agrees.

Assisted living communities have proven to be one of the best options for senior care in America. AHCA/NCAL reports that there are 28,900 assisted living communities with almost 1 million licensed beds in the United States. Reports also show that there are 835,000 Americans currently living in assisted living communities. There are various reasons people choose to enroll their loved ones in assisted living communities, one such reason being the ease of transportation.

Many seniors may be approaching the point where driving becomes a safety or cost concern. Given family members’ busy schedules, transporting a loved one to and from the senior center, doctor’s office, grocery store, or pharmacy may not be feasible for many caretakers. With door-to-door service, assisted living communities provide transportation for older people to and from local shopping malls and community activities. Medical visits can also be arranged with transportation. If your elderly relative is concerned about their mobility, assisted living communities with on-site transportation may be the best option.