Senior care billing can be confusing. Some communities charge a base rate, then add fees for laundry, another for grooming, another for a second helper during the day, until the invoice barely resembles what you were quoted at the start. At The Sarah House, we handle it differently. Our assisted living community in Ormond Beach runs on one all inclusive monthly fee, and we want you to actually understand what that fee covers before you ever sign anything.
The Sarah House in Ormond Beach charges one all-inclusive monthly fee covering room and furnishings, personal care, medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, all-day dining, visiting health providers, and hair and beauty services, so families can budget with one predictable number instead of separate add-on charges.
What “All Inclusive” Actually Means at The Sarah House
A single monthly fee only means something if you know what falls inside it. Below is a plain breakdown of what your parent receives as part of that one fee, room by room and service by service.
Room and Comfort Essentials Covered From Day One
Your loved one moves into a private or semi private room in a genuinely homelike setting, not a clinical unit. Furniture, bedding, and linens are provided as part of the community, so your family is not left furnishing a room from scratch or coordinating deliveries before move in day.
Personal Care Built Into Everyday Life
Daily assistance with personal care, help with medication, and daily housekeeping are all part of the same fee. So is personal laundry and linen service, which means your parent’s clothes and sheets are handled by our staff rather than becoming another chore on your list.
Dining Without a Separate Bill
All day dining with a professional chef is included, not billed as an extra like it can be at some communities. You will not see a line item for meals beyond the monthly fee itself.
Health Support That Comes To Your Parent
Visiting physician, podiatry, home health, and lab services are part of the community your parent lives in, brought to them rather than requiring a separate trip or a separate charge on top of the monthly fee. Hospice care is also part of that same coverage if it is ever needed.
A Few Extras Families Don’t Expect
Hair and beauty services are included, which surprises a lot of families who assume grooming is billed separately. A senior day program and short term stay option are also available for families who are not ready for a full move but want to try the community first.
Why One Fee Makes Planning Easier
You can plan a household budget around one number instead of guessing what might get added later. That predictability matters when you are already carrying the emotional weight of this decision, and it is one of the reasons families researching assisted living in Ormond Beach ask us directly about how our fee works before they ask about anything else.
Conclusion
If you want to know exactly what the all inclusive fee looks like for your parent’s situation, our team can walk you through it directly rather than leaving you to guess from a brochure. Visit our pricing page or come see Old Tomoka Road or Forest Court in person. Schedule a tour, or call us at (386) 267-8012.
FAQs
What is included in The Sarah House’s one all inclusive monthly fee?
Room and furnishings, personal care, medication help, housekeeping, laundry, all day dining, and visiting health providers are all part of it.
Is dining part of the all inclusive fee?
Yes. All day dining with a professional chef is included, with no separate charge for meals.
Are visiting physicians and other health providers part of this fee?
Yes. Visiting physician, podiatry, home health, lab, and hospice services are brought into the community as part of your parent’s care.
What if my parent only needs a short stay instead of moving in full time?
We offer a senior day program and short term stay option for families who want to try the community before committing to a full move.