All-inclusive vs. A La Carte: Which is Better?
One of the pivotal benefits of a Life Plan Community like Broadview at Purchase College is the peace of mind and security in knowing that, if your healthcare needs change in the future, you won’t have to leave home to receive support. Assisted living communities like Broadview’s High Point Center for Care generally offer support services in one of two formats: all-inclusive or a la carte.
Keep reading to learn the differences between these two models, ways to compare costs, and how High Point supports aging across a spectrum of services.
All-inclusive vs. A la Carte
Both common pricing models for assisted living communities, “all-inclusive” and “a la carte” describe how supportive care is offered within a community. Services typically revolve around acts of daily living (ADLs), which can include assistance with:
● Medication management
● Personal hygiene
● Mealtimes
● Mobility
● Dressing
All-inclusive assisted living offers straightforward, predictable rates that automatically include a wide range of these supportive services.
A la carte models offer services separately from one another and are paid for individually on an as-needed basis.
Which Model is Right for Me?
A major benefit of all-inclusive assisted living services is the predictable rates they offer, with combined costs often totaling less compared to separating out services via an a la carte format. Planning for the future is simplified when you know in advance how much to set aside for support services.
All-inclusive pricing models also offer peace of mind in knowing that your needs will be covered for a wide range of care types, even if you encounter unexpected challenges.
Supportive Services at High Point Center for Care
The individual care program for each resident at High Point is highly personalized. While the types of assistance that each person needs for daily living are customized to their abilities, available & covered services are universal for all High Point residences, including:
● A licensed Case Manager
● Three daily meals crafted to personal diets and preferences
● Social and recreational activities
● Health care monitoring
● Laundry and housekeeping services
● Community amenities like the Learning Commons, Fitness Center, and various dining establishments
Since the personal assistance that each resident needs for daily activities varies, the High Point Center for Care at Broadview offers a range of assisted living levels, as well as memory care options. Each level includes a spectrum of support services, differentiated by frequency and involvement of care.
For example, a resident who needs support with cutting their food into manageable, bite-sized pieces will require a lower level of care than a resident who needs a caregiver to help feed them at mealtimes.
The four levels of Assisted Living at High Point are Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Enhanced, as well as options for Memory and Respite Care. Care levels are determined by assessment, which takes into account the type and format of services that a resident requires.
High Point Center for Care at Broadview
High Point offers a unique blend of senior support and enriching daily life. Located on the Purchase College campus in Westchester, NY, residents enjoy access to a wide range of lifelong learning opportunities and engaging community programming. And with a safe indoor walkway allowing easy access to other areas of the Broadview community like The Learning Commons and state-of-the-art wellness center, couples with mixed care needs can easily stay together under one roof while receiving the care they need.
Contact us today to schedule your personal tour of the High Point Center for Care, offering premier all-inclusive assisted living, enhanced assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Purchase, NY. Come see our expansive community and private, pet-friendly apartments for yourself!