My partner's 92 yr. mother was admitted to a care facility in Nov. that is associated with a teaching hospital. She is incredibly lucky. Though she cannot have much belongings there and shares a rm. with 4 other ladies, the health care staff spend time with each patient. They have health care team meetings with family member. There are specialized geriatric physicians. She is abit wheelchair bound now and needs assistance for bathroom.

She is actually making more friends and loves to talk to the caregivers. They like her because though she is frail, she is still talkative and friendly.

We could only hope for this type of care at the final stage of life.

It terms of cost, she is paying around $900.00 per month...for all health care and place to live.