Senior Living FAQs

Independent Living is a housing option for older adults who want a maintenance-free lifestyle with access to services like dining, housekeeping and social activities. It’s ideal for those who are active and self-sufficient but want to enjoy community living.

There are a few common types:

• Active Adult Communities (55+ or 62+): Age-restricted neighborhoods for independent, active adults. These typically do not include healthcare services.
• Communities with a Continuum of Care: Include Independent Living with access to care services like Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing.
• Rental Communities: Offer Independent Living with services and amenities, typically without a large upfront cost.

Each option varies in age requirements, services and cost structure. The Carlisle Palm Beach is a rental and care community, offering Independent Living with access to higher levels of support when needed.

Independent Living offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, social engagement, distinctive dining options and access to amenities while maintaining independence.

Costs vary by location as well as the services and amenities that are offered.

Dining, housekeeping, transportation, social activities and wellness programs.

When they need help with daily tasks like medication management, dressing or meal preparation, but still want to maintain a level of independence.

Assisted Living provides help with daily activities while promoting independence, whereas nursing homes offer 24/7 medical care for those with complex health needs.

Assisted Living provides personalized services with support for activities of daily living. Examples include bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring (moving from one position to another) and maintaining continence. Assisted Living communities like The Carlisle are designed to provide support while also maintaining and promoting independence for the resident.

Memory Care is support for individuals with dementia or other cognitive impairment in a secure and structured environment. At The Carlisle, residents are provided with specialized programming, and support is delivered by staff trained to care for those with cognitive impairment.

Assisted Living provides oversight and support with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory Care provides this same support along with enhanced security, structured routines and specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Alzheimer’s care is a type of Memory Care specifically designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s, while Memory Care supports those with various cognitive impairments, including dementia.

When a loved one’s safety, well-being or daily functioning is at risk due to dementia-related challenges like wandering, confusion or difficulty managing daily tasks.

When they require 24/7 supervision, struggle with daily tasks or show signs of wandering, confusion or behavioral changes that impact safety.

Costs vary based on location, level of care and amenities, but typically range from $6,000 to $10,000 per month. To learn more about The Carlisle Palm Beach’s pricing, please reach out to be connected to a Sales Advisor.

The most common types of dementia include:

• Alzheimer’s disease: The most prevalent form of dementia, marked by gradual memory loss, confusion and changes in thinking and behavior. It’s caused by abnormal protein buildup in the brain that disrupts cell function.
• Vascular dementia: Caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, often following a stroke or series of small strokes. Symptoms can include difficulty with problem-solving, slowed thinking and memory issues.
• Lewy body dementia: Associated with abnormal protein deposits called Lewy bodies in the brain. It can cause visual hallucinations, sleep disturbances, movement issues and fluctuations in attention or alertness.
• Frontotemporal dementia (FTD): A group of disorders caused by damage to the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. It often leads to personality changes, difficulty with language and impulsive behavior, usually at a younger age than other dementias.

Each type affects the brain differently and requires tailored approaches to care and support.

Early (mild memory loss), middle (increased confusion and difficulty with tasks) and late (severe impairment and full-time care needed).

Provide a structured routine, encourage engagement, ensure safety and seek professional support when needed.

Medicare does not cover long-term residential dementia care, but it may cover medical services related to dementia, including inpatient hospital care for dementia-related conditions and hospice care at the end of life.

Each individual living with dementia has unique needs. Medicare provides coverage for certain services, primarily those offered in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities (long-term care).

Each individual living with Alzheimer’s has unique needs. Medicare provides coverage for certain services, primarily those offered in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities (long-term care).

Costs vary by location but typically range from $6,000 to $15,000 per month. Be sure to confirm whether pricing shared includes both room/board plus care. To learn more about The Carlisle Palm Beach’s pricing, please reach out to be connected to a Sales Advisor.

No, Medicare does not cover Independent Living.

No, Medicare does not cover Assisted Living costs, but it may cover certain medical services within an Assisted Living community.

In some states, Medicaid offers waivers that help cover some Assisted Living costs (personal care, homemaker services, emergency response team), but it does not pay for room and board.

Medicare covers medical costs but not long-term residential Memory Care.

Options include private funds, long-term care insurance and veterans’ benefits.