Choosing the right memory care center was probably something that I did correctly. I found out that none of them are perfect and all of them are expensive. If you cannot qualify for Medicaid, it will cost close to $5,000 a month -- the rent progresses as more care is needed, and it will be needed. There are long-term care insurance programs out there, but if you are not smart enough to enroll at a younger age, it will all come out of pocket. I was not smart enough! But the important thing now was to provide Rita with the proper care.
I did an in-depth review of all the care facilities in my area and finally selected the one closest to our home. It was the cleanest, it had no smells, it had good activity and dietary programs and it was convenient for my visits -- and it was the most expensive. The better care outweighed the cost for me.
