One of the defining advantages of a continuing care retirement community like San Marino in Westminster, CO, is the reassurance and confidence that, should your healthcare needs evolve over time, you won’t need to relocate to receive the support you deserve. Senior living communities like San Marino typically provide support services through one of two pricing structures: a la carte or all-inclusive.
Continue reading to explore the distinctions between these two approaches, how to evaluate overall expenses, and the ways San Marino supports aging across a wide continuum of services.
À La Carte vs. All-Inclusive
Both widely used pricing structures in assisted living communities, “à la carte” and “all-inclusive” describe how care and supportive services are provided within a community. Services generally focus on activities of daily living (ADLs), which may include assistance with:
- Medication management
- Personal hygiene
- Mealtimes
- Mobility
- Dressing
While all-inclusive assisted living provides one bundled monthly rate that includes a broad range of services, à la carte pricing separates services individually, allowing residents to pay only for the specific assistance they require.
À la carte models provide flexibility by itemizing services and calculating costs based on personal need and actual care used, rather than incorporating everything into a single comprehensive fee.
Which Model is Right for Me?
There are benefits to both à la carte and all-inclusive options, and the right care model for you will depend on your or your loved one’s priorities and values. For example, a primary benefit of an all-inclusive model is predictable financial planning. Because a range of services is included in a single, steady monthly fee, an all-inclusive model makes it easy to budget for care.
Meanwhile, a key advantage of à la carte assisted living services is flexibility. Residents pay only for the support they actively use, which can be especially beneficial for individuals who require minimal assistance or expect their care needs to evolve over time. Rather than committing to a comprehensive package, à la carte allows seniors to pay only for the services they use.
Unlike all-inclusive senior living, à la carte care models allow for more tailored budgeting, since service fees are only added as needs change. Each resident’s care plan at San Marino is thoughtfully individualized and includes:
- Three daily meals tailored to individual dietary needs and preferences
- Social and recreational programming
- Health monitoring
- Various laundry and housekeeping services
- Community amenities such as our fitness center and multiple dining venues
Take Control of Your Finances With San Marino
San Marino provides the best of both flexibility and predictability with our à la carte rental model.
The majority of your or your loved one’s senior living expenses are included in a single, easy-to-budget monthly rent. This includes utility bills, entertainment costs, residence costs, and most groceries. Meanwhile, our à la carte assisted living model allows you to only pay for additional support services if and when you need them, giving you full control over your finances.
Contact us today to schedule your personal tour of San Marino, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Westminster, CO.