QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Questions Families Ask
The questions we hear most — answered honestly, the way we’d want them answered if it were our family.
Choosing a home for someone you love is one of the most personal decisions a family can make. Here are the questions we hear most often — answered the way we’d want them answered if we were on your side of the conversation.
About the Home
The basics — what kind of home Blue Lakes is, and who we’re licensed to care for.
How is an assisted living home different from a nursing home?
An assisted living home isn’t a nursing home. A typical Blue Lakes resident may need help with medications, meals, housekeeping, or daily activities — but isn’t chronically ill. It’s a real home, not a medical facility.
How many residents is Blue Lakes licensed to care for?
Our home is licensed for 10 residents across all three levels of care — supervisory, personal, and directed.
Is the house wheelchair accessible?
Yes. Our home was specially remodeled with wide hallways and wide doorways. One of our full bathrooms meets complete ADA requirements, with a zero-depth shower and a wheelchair-accessible vanity.
Moving In
The practical details — what to bring, who you can bring, and what visits look like.
Can we move in as a couple?
Absolutely. Couples can live together in their own room surrounded by familiar belongings. While we encourage socializing and making new friends, we can also accommodate a private sitting area for couples who’d like one.
May I bring my own furnishings?
Of course. This is your home — and you should have all the comforts and furnishings you’re used to.
How often can family and friends visit?
We have an open-door policy and welcome visits often. Out of respect for all residents and to keep the daily rhythm of the home calm, we encourage visits during reasonable daytime hours.
Care & Health
What happens as needs change, and who’s looking after your loved one.
If my health changes, will I have to move to a nursing facility?
Not necessarily. Blue Lakes provides all three levels of care — supervisory, personal, and directed. This means our residents can stay in their familiar, comfortable home among friends, even as their care needs change.
Do you offer hospice or end-of-life care?
Yes. We coordinate hospice services in-home so families don’t have to face another move during the most difficult time. Our team supports both the resident and the family with compassion, dignity, and presence.
Can you help us find a doctor?
We believe choosing your own care team is part of independent living. We have doctors who make regular visits to our home, but residents are welcome to keep their current physicians, or we can help find ones nearby. Scheduled transportation to appointments is available for an additional fee.
What is your staff-to-resident ratio?
We don’t use a one-size-fits-all staffing formula. Our staffing is adjusted based on the needs of the residents in the home, so support increases when more hands-on care is needed.
Can you tell me more about the staff?
All employees are state-certified per Arizona regulations, fingerprinted and verified through the Department of Public Safety, and First Aid and CPR certified. Every team member also completes the required continuing education annually.
Daily Life & Costs
What life feels like day to day — and how the conversation about cost works.
Do you offer activities?
Yes — both group and individual. Some are designed for the body (gentle exercise, walks) and others for the mind (puzzles, music, conversation). There’s always something happening indoors and outdoors, including time in the garden and by the pool.
What's included in the base price?
Room rent, all utilities (except phone), three home-cooked meals a day plus snacks, daily activities and celebrations, personal laundry service, linen changes, full cleaning of bedrooms and bathrooms, administration of all medications, assistance with all activities of daily living — and most importantly, plenty of respect, love, and attention.
How much will it cost to move in?
The cost depends on the level of care your loved one needs. Every situation is different — the best place to start is a conversation. Give us a call or text us for more details.
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