Accommodations
A private room in an assisted living facility is designed to house one resident. A private room type has its own bathroom. With that said, there are assisted living options (particularly small ones in residence for under eight to 10 people) that will have a shared bathroom.
The major benefit of having a private room in an ALF is privacy. A resident of ALF with a private room has a space that is his or her own. Within the rules of a particular ALF, a resident with a private room can do as he or she pleases within the space. Private rooms are more expensive than semi-private or shared rooms in ALF. Therefore, economics is often a driving factor as to whether or not a senior moves into an apartment, studio, private room, or shared room when the time comes to move into an ALF.
In a semi-private room in an assisted living facility, residents share a room and bathroom. In such a setting, some leeway is given to allow residents to decide who they would like to live with if possible.
Benefits of a Semi-private Room in an ALF – If a resident does have an issue with social isolation, a move into a shared room in assisted living might be a good plan of action. Provided that a resident is paired with a roommate that a resident likes and is comfortable with, a semi-private room situation can prove to be a solid living situation. Before moving into an ALF, it is imperative to understand a facility’s practices regarding pairing roommates for shared living spaces. You also need to know policies in place if roommates are not getting along decently in a shared room.
Another benefit of a semi-private room in an ALF is cost. In the overall scheme of things, a shared room is typically the most affordable living arrangement in a typical ALF. If finances are less plentiful, a shared room in an ALF can be a practical alternative for residents. In conclusion, due diligence is important before deciding to move to a particular assisted living facility. At the heart of due diligence is examining the different individual living spaces available in a specific ALF. In the end, a resident and his or her family must weigh and balance the pros and cons of different living options, including considering a private room versus a shared living space.