Assisted living offers seniors the help they need with the tasks of daily living, a residential community that supports and encourages their independence, and opportunities to live a full and engaging life.

Assisted living is not a nursing home. The typical altruistic resident may need assistance with medications, meals, housekeeping and other activities, but is not chronically ill.

Yes – and Yes! High quality providers of assisted living, like Altruistic, have one thing in common – they are licensed and regulated by the state. Licensing ensures appropriate staffing levels, physician-certified care plans, staff training, and medication administration. Don’t assume a provider is licensed just because they call themselves “assisted living.” A quick look around the entrance will tell you if it is a licensed community or not, as the state requires licenses to be displayed prominently at the entrance.

Each community has a licensed nurse available as needed. Assisted living providers are not required to employ a full-time nurse, but altruistic has chosen to do so.

No. Residents continue to see their own physicians. Altruistic is available to assist residents with transportation to their doctor’s office as needed. Occasionally, a physician will travel to Altruistic to see his or her patient in the community, and space is provided for that purpose.

Altruistic offers residents a choice of either suite or studio accommodations, private or semi-private apartments.

Not necessarily. Some residents receive physical therapy, home health, and even hospice in their home at Altruistic. Others leave for post-surgical rehabilitation and look forward to coming back home as quickly as possible.

Yes. In fact, we encourage seniors who need assistance with ambulation to live with us at Altruistic.

Unfortunately, no. It is important to be aware that no assisted living community can prevent resident falls. What Altruistic does do is provide an environment and services that encourage an active, healthful approach to living. Staying active is one of the best ways to prevent falls.

• Three delicious, nutritious meals in the community dining room
• Medication management
• Regular and often daily wellness activities, social events and devotional services
• Shopping and leisure excursions in the community van
• Coordination with a resident’s personal physician
• Utilities (excluding telephone and cable TV)
• Housekeeping and personal laundry services

When you live at Altruistic, it is no different than living at home—this is your new home, on your terms. You are free to welcome and entertain guests as you please.

The only exception relates to those residents with memory impairments who live in our Garden Place; their access is limited for their own protection.

Yes, as detailed in our Resident Agreement, we require a 14-day notice.

Our communities offer month-to-month leases and accommodate short-term respite stays. There are no hidden costs and no fluctuating fees after you move in.

Absolutely. This is your home and you should have all the comforts and furnishings to which you are accustomed.

To learn more about assisted living care and services, visit the following resource organizations online:

• Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
• AARP – Assisted Living Forum