The place my aunt is staying sent a letter in October that they want to increase her rent effective 1/1/22. She's only been a resident for 6 months. The letter says bc of top care, excellent food, hiring of people, the economy and the pandemic.
I understand she is in independent living but she's been in her room for 15+days of returning from the hospital and being more dependent on oxygen, (waiting on a portable tank), nobody (administration) visited her, the food comes from a can of tuna, chicken and a box of potato chips. Nothing nutritional for these residents. I disagree with the increase. Anything I can do?
I would say it's time to step her up a level to get more care - either in this facility or find another. She may do well in a private group home type setting. A couple of elderly in a home being cared for.
You can start looking for another place.
I am also wondering why she has not been out of her apartment for 15 days. Has this changed and she has been out? Seems like someone from management would encourage her to get out and meet people.
IF this is a mandated quarantine since she was in the hospital that is different. But they should be bringing her meals.
You might check on Individual Homes that house several Tenants, they each have their own bedroom.
See if the place where she is will give a discount if they don't provide meals and then buy frozen lean cushion or other microwaveable meals and easy things to eat like yogurt, Applesauce, fresh fruit, Instant oatmeal, cereal, ect
If she can't get to the dining room to eat she needs additional care.
I recommend getting a needs assessment done and get her into a facility that meets her care requirements.
If not satisfied move him to another facility, and consider that she may need a higher level of care.
If your aunt is oxygen dependent and in need of more care, you may want to look into moving her to Assisted Living instead of IL anyway, and now might be a good time. AL will serve 3 hot meals a day in their dining room and the caregivers WILL check on her every day, help with showers, getting dressed, doling out meds and anything else she might need.
Tuna is actually very nutritious even if it's canned for what it's worth.