Assisted Living Myths Debunked: What to Really Expect at Santa Marta

How often have you gone somewhere — a restaurant, vacation destination, to see a movie — only to realize that what you heard about it — good or bad — didn’t match your experience? That’s why the best experience is firsthand. Yes, you can rely on the opinions of others, but we all have our own perspective which can affect our opinions.

The same is true for assisted living. If you’re exploring your senior living options for yourself or a loved one, you may find Santa Marta assisted living, is different than you expect. That’s why it’s important to get the assisted living facts before making a lifestyle change. To help, here are some common misconceptions about assisted living and the reality:

8 Assisted Living Myths

1. MYTH: Assisted living equals nursing home.

REALITY: Assisted living communities like Santa Marta help with activities of daily living — like getting dressed and bathing — that may be difficult to do on your own. We also provide meals, medication monitoring, housekeeping, activities, and social events. Nursing homes and other skilled nursing communities help with chronic health issues that require closer attention and around-the-clock care from medical professionals.

2. MYTH: I’ll be giving up my independence.

REALITY: At Santa Marta, you can decorate your residence, do the activities that interest you, and even visit with friends and family. If you decide to do some traveling, we’ll look after everything while you’re away. In fact, our assisted living community is designed to help you maintain your independence for as long as possible.

3. MYTH: It’s expensive.

REALITY: When you consider everything you may need to do to your house to make it easier for you to get around — widening doorways, installing handrails, taking out steps, hiring a caregiver — staying at home can cost much more in the long run. Santa Marta assisted living takes care of all inside and outside maintenance and repairs, property taxes, and we cover all your utilities and provide meals. Plus, you have 24/7 access to our highly trained nursing staff, if needed.

4. MYTH: I’ll be stuck at the community.

REALITY: Santa Marta assisted living offers complimentary transportation for scheduled shopping, social events, and doctors’ appointments. If you’re a licensed driver, you can still use your own vehicle and be provided with a parking space.

5. MYTH: There’s no privacy.

REALITY: Our community offers a variety of apartment floor plans you can furnish and decorate however you’d like. Plus, you’ll only have visitors when you want them — and staff will only enter your apartment with your prior knowledge and consent.

6. MYTH: I’ll be bored.

REALITY: One of the benefits of assisted living at Santa Marta is you’ll meet a lot of interesting neighbors, so you’re sure to find someone who shares your interests. Plus, there are a variety of clubs, volunteer groups, and other activities to attend. In fact, some of our residents say they’ve never been busier.

7. MYTH: I won’t like the food.

REALITY: At Santa Marta, we offer a variety of delicious menu options that are also nutritious. However, if you tour other communities, be sure to ask to try the food and confirm what choices they offer.

8. MYTH: Assisted living is only for sick or disabled people.

REALITY: Yes, we have licensed nurses on staff, but assisted living is for seniors who are independent and only need limited care. If you ever need higher levels of care — like memory care, skilled nursing or rehabilitation — we’ll work with you and your family to deliver the personalized senior care that’s appropriate for you.

At Santa Marta, Seeing is Believing

Once you know the assisted living facts about life at Santa Marta, we think you’ll quickly see why we’re one of the best assisted living options in Johnson County, KS. If have questions about our assisted living, use our Virtual Assistant chat feature or contact us here.