These may have licensed psychologists, social workers, and pastoral care counselors on staff. Families with more money have more choices available to them. When costs are a factor, families must consider how long care may be needed and which services they can afford. Wherever possible, prople try to find placement near their friends or family members. Affiliations with religious or fraternal organizations may be important to some people, and most people also have preferences about the size of the place they will be moving to, the decor, the quality of food, the range of amenities, etc.
Many organizations have more than one hundred years of service to their communities.
They invest a great deal in staff development. Their trustees and board members come from the community and usually volunteer their time and expertise to insure that the non-profit organization maintains the highest quality care. Non-profits also tend to have very active volunteer groups which provide added value service to the residents and patients of the organization. Facilities which have been developed or subsidized through federal programs are monitored by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. Rents vary with the size of the apartment, the services offered, and the income group the facility serves.