The ideal alternative to a complete Home Remodel or forced move into a Nursing, Skilled or Group Home facility
PALS are adaptable, self-contained modular In-Law style Apartments and Suites that can be added to an existing home or structure. PALS units are equipped with special needs facilities to enable the elderly and physically impaired the ability to live at home and are a cost effective alternative to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Their flexible design allows for long term living solutions or short term rehabilitation needs, and blend with existing homes for a seamless exterior appearance.
What is a Practical Assisted Living Structure (PALS)?
A PALS (Practical Assisted Living Structures) is a cost effective modular living unit that can e used either on a permanent or temporary basis. A Practical Assisted Living Structure can be quickly and easily attach to an existing home with minimum structural disruption. If temporary, when no longer needed, the PALS module may be removed and the structure restored to its original condition in minimum time and with minimum cost by our certified professionals. Alternatively, since the modules have been designed to conform to the visual integrity of any home, the homeowner has the option to simply retain the unit as a permanent addition.
Who will benefit from using PALS?
Elderly and/or physically challenged individuals capable of living at home if provided with accommodations to meet their special needs including:
- Elderly who own or have access to a family residence
- Physically challenged who own or have access to a family residence
- Disabled veterans who own or have access to a family residence
- Foster homes with special needs children
- Group homes with special needs residents
Overall, it's the entire familiy who benefit from this type of multi-generaltional living arrangement...Children of aging parents or a disables love one don't have to travel to a nursing home or skilled facility to visit. Grandchildren, friends and relatives can visit in a familiar enviroment and not be forced to visit in unfamiliar surroundings. PALS are the ideal alternative to the less attractive option of a Nursing Home....
How can you benefit from a PALS?
- The dignity of independence is maintained.
- An easy and cost-effective means of modifying an existing home to accommodate individuals with special needs.
- No compromise to the value of your home. When the unit is removed the home is restored to its original condition.
- Cost savings to all parties: sponsoring agencies, insurance companies and third-party payers, users and their families.
How much does PALS cost?
Best of all PALS are afforadbale are are great alternative to a "stick-built" addition. Theycan be added on to a home or existing structure in as little as 3-6 weeks time and offer significant savings compared to the costs of a semi-private room in a skilled nursing facility. In some cases, when aging parents spend down their liquid assests to build a PALS addition, the family can qualify for certain in home care program offered through state and federal programs.
Other financing and leasing options are available.
*AARP Survey 2010: Average nursing home costs in Connecticut.
**one bedroom 1-bath basic model
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