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BlueKota

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16. We have a nice senior living care center
Sat Sep 20, 2025, 10:42 PM
Sep 20

behind our back lot. I have known a few people who lived there and some that have worked there. They all have had positive things to say about it. It has two options independent senior living and assisted living. It is managed by the local hospital which also has a nursing home attached to the hospital, so the residents can transition easily based on their needs. A good friend is the assistant to the head chef and he's an excellent cook and baker. So I know they eat well.

I am only 63 but I am thinking that once my dog passes away, which I hope won't be for several more years, I am considering moving there in the future. My sister pointed out that as I age I am won't be able to handle a big dog anymore, and I know she's right. I just won't feel safe without a German Shepherd though, so being in a community like that is something to consider. They do allow small pets though so I'd probably get a cat. I miss having an indoor one, but Dakota's not a fan of cats. I've kept mum to him about the fact that cats were my favorite animal until I was about 14. Now I love dogs equally. 😆

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My mother lived in one for almost 20 years spinbaby Sep 18 #1
We're taking the tour also OutNow Sep 18 #2
choose a place that has staff that cannot be deported en masse by u know who nt msongs Sep 18 #3
I have relatives who moved to assisted living about 2 years ago Marthe48 Sep 18 #4
My Aunt Lived In One ProfessorGAC Sep 18 #5
just curious but Skittles Sep 18 #6
They are worried about us and how much of a toll it is taking on me to live independently. CTyankee Sep 19 #8
Do you have space in your home for a live in Yale (or other nearby college) student? mnhtnbb Sep 20 #12
No, at our advanced age that would be just putting off the inevitable andmight cause more problems than it's worth. CTyankee Sep 20 #14
Are there any nice ones in California? flamingdem Sep 18 #7
My mom lived in one in Napa Tree Lady Sep 19 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Sep 19 #10
My husband hates the idea. Meanwhile, I hope to be able to afford it Phentex Sep 20 #11
Actually, my daughter crunched the numbers and found out that we pay more for living in our house than we will CTyankee Sep 20 #15
My aunt and uncle loved theirs TexasBushwhacker Sep 20 #13
We have a nice senior living care center BlueKota Sep 20 #16
I think the facility I am considering has a provision about pets. I will see it again tomorro and will report back here. CTyankee Sunday #17
That sounds wonderful about the BlueKota Sunday #18
Well, as I tell my kids and grandkids, "we're not dead yet." CTyankee Sunday #19
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