What Are the Advantages of Having a Roommate?

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Key Takeaways

A roommate can offer a built-in support system for emotional well-being
Daily companionship helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation
Adjusting to a new community can feel smoother with a friend by your side
Sharing a living space is often a more affordable option for senior living
Thoughtful pairing helps create positive and harmonious roommate relationships

Thinking about a move to a new community? It’s normal to have a lot of questions! Adjusting to changes in your lifestyle can feel challenging or even isolating—but having someone by your side can truly make a world of difference as you embrace this exciting new chapter in your life.

At Frontida Assisted Living, we often hear the question: What about having a roommate?

Sharing your space can be a positive experience that offers many benefits as you ease into a new routine. From daily companionship to mutual support as you explore community activities, a roommate can enhance your quality of life in assisted living.

The Comfort of Daily Companionship

One of the most immediate benefits of having a roommate is the built-in companionship. It’s about sharing life’s simple moments and knowing someone is nearby.

Having a roommate is one of the easiest ways to start building friendships in your new senior living community. You’ve got someone to lean on—a peer you can share daily experiences with—making connections feel natural and easy.

Meaningful social interactions and friendships can significantly benefit overall wellness. A roommate offers a consistent connection, daily cognitive stimulation, and an emotional connection to prevent isolation.

Those meaningful social interactions can significantly support and improve your overall wellness. A roommate can bring so much joy and cognitive stimulation to your daily life, helping to prevent feelings of loneliness. Here are just a few ways a roommate can add value to your time in assisted living:

A friend to share meals and engaging conversations with
A companion to enjoy activities and community events alongside
A connection to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation

Shared Support for Well-Being

Living with someone offers a unique kind of support. Think of your roommate as a reassuring, reliable presence—there for you when you need to chat or share your thoughts. It’s all about maintaining that mental and emotional well-being, which is vital for thriving in any senior living community.

Here are just a few ways your roommate can support your well-being:

Providing gentle reminders for appointments or fun activities
Offering a listening ear during challenging moments
Supporting your emotional and mental health through connection

Easing into Your New Community

Adjusting to a new environment is often much easier with a friend by your side. Your roommate can help make the transition to your new community feel smooth and welcoming from day one. You can learn new routines and find your way around together.

Having a familiar face by your side can help you or a loved one:

Feel more at ease as you meet new people
Discovering new activities and social events as a pair
Establish a sense of belonging more quickly

An infographic with bullet-point key takeaways: 1. Daily companionship helps reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.
2. A roommate can offer a built-in support system for emotional well-being. 3. Adjusting to a new community can feel smoother with a friend by your side. 4. Sharing a living space is often a more affordable option for senior living. 5. Thoughtful pairing helps create positive and harmonious roommate relationships.

Practical and Financial Considerations

Beyond the social and emotional benefits of having a roommate, there are also practical advantages to sharing a suite. For many, this option can make quality care and a vibrant lifestyle more attainable.

By sharing a suite with a roommate, you can help ease financial concerns for yourself or your family. It makes it simpler to focus your budget on the services and lifestyle choices that matter most to you.

Moving into a suite with a roommate can be a more affordable choice:

You’ll have the freedom to allocate your budget to other needs or interests
You can enjoy everything your community has to offer with financial peace of mind

How We Help Find a Harmonious Match

Finding the right roommate means considering everyone’s personalities and lifestyles. At Frontida Assisted Living, we take the time to get to know each person’s habits, preferences, and needs to thoughtfully match roommates.

The goal is to help foster strong, respectful relationships from the start.

We dive into your personality and daily routines
We look at shared interests and hobbies
We prioritize open, kind communication

Choosing to have a roommate is a personal decision, and for many, it becomes a rewarding part of their journey. It can lead to new friendships and a deeper sense of connection, creating a shared space where both individuals can flourish.

At Frontida Assisted Living, we’re here to support you in finding a living situation that feels just right. We create warm, welcoming communities where residents are empowered to embrace every chapter of their lives with confidence.

If you’d like to learn more about our roommate matching process or how our community approaches wellness, please contact us to schedule a tour.

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Every lifestyle we offer is tailored to meet our residents’ unique needs, with comfort and connection at the heart.

Assisted Living

We can make life a little easier. Our assisted living lifestyle offers the right amount of help with daily activities, so our residents can focus on doing what makes them happy.

Memory Care

In a caring, nurturing environment, everyone should feel understood and supported. Our memory care program honors everyone’s journey while creating meaningful opportunities for connection and engagement every day.

Behavioral Health

Mental health is of the utmost importance. We help our residents find peace of mind with our compassionate behavioral health approach—focused on providing dignity, understanding, and a supportive environment you can trust.

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– Ric H.

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– Dennis P.

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– Sam T.

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– Resident’s Family

My brother-in-law is at Frontida. The experience so far was wonderful. The staff members are so caring and accommodating. They told me that for the first 30 days, they are going to be evaluating my brother-in-law. It’s only been two weeks, and they are meeting all of his needs, his cares, and addressing us for dealing with a loved one in an assisted living facility. My brother-in-law loves the food. It’s very homey-type meals. His room is beautiful. Their fun activities keep him entertained. It is a beautiful facility. It is very upbeat and proactive.

– Julie

– T.C.

My mother passed away at Frontida on 7-3-19. She had been there for a little over a year, she had dementia. My family and I recommend Frontida for those needing memory care. They have an amazing staff that provided the best possible care for mom. The staff is always cheerful and positive. They spend a lot of time interacting with the residents. They put our minds at ease, we knew mom was being well cared for. We are so very happy we chose Frontida.

– Pat

Beyond grateful for the exceptional care our mom has been receiving at Frontida. She’s happy to have made some new friends, enjoys the activities they do, and feels safe and well cared for. It’s not an easy decision to place a parent in the care of others, yet we’re confident she’s happy and well cared for, which puts our minds at ease.

– Jan Hartmann

Frontida was the best place for my mother the last year of her life. She was able to socialize and have friends to talk with and do activities with. The staff was exceptional with her and with all of our family. They did their best even with Covid lockdown to make sure we were able to talk with her and see her, even if it were just by FaceTime visits. Her last days there they were phenomenal in caring for her and keeping her as comfortable as possible with the help of Hospice. They allowed me to be with her while they cared for her that last week of her life, and I can’t imagine not being able to. I would highly recommend Frontida to anyone who has a loved one that needs care, as it’s a family atmosphere, where Angela and the staff are caring, understanding, good at listening and working with family members, as well as residents, and have fun activities for the residents.

– Judy Braker

I am so grateful to have such a wonderful home for me to place Don in. I’d love to have him with me but cannot believe how happy I am to have Frontida and the great staff to take care of him–and me too. Thank you so much!

– Mary

Thank you for all the extra things you do for the residents – for hanging in there during this bump in life and routines. We appreciate all you do – if there is anything we can do for you, please let us know! You are prayed over every day – that you all may stay healthy.

– Carey P. and Sandra O.

We just want to thank everyone for taking such great care of our mothers. During this very difficult time, it is reassuring to know they are loved and well taken care of. These pringles are just a small token for all you do and to let you all know how much we appreciate you!

– Pat S. and Diane B.

Thank You! Those words don’t cover how much we appreciate you all. Thank you for caring for our grandma so well. Thank you also for going above and beyond for our family during this extremely difficult time.

– Gina, Janna, and Pat

Your mission to build trust is what drew me in from the beginning when my siblings and I were looking for a memory care home for mom. In the short time she has been there you have shown so much care and love to her.

– Debbie Giles

Since coming to Frontida, my niece is talking more clearly, socializing, and doing activities that she wouldn’t do before.

– Resident’s Aunt

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– Barb W.

My cousin absolutely loves it at Frontida Assisted Living. She loves the people, loves the home, and really enjoys mingling with other residents.

– Resident’s Cousin

My mom just spent her first week here. SHE LOVES IT. Being her daught, it was a VERY hard decision but Frontida takes great care of my mom. I can finally live my life and be at peace knowing she’s safe and getting her meds. Thank you so much.

– Kathleen W.

I appreciate [Frontida Team] for always being so responsive and easy to work with. I can tell you are in this for the right reasons and so are your fellow leaders in your communities.

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Frontida did a great job turning around our community in the aftermath of the pandemic and after federal support ran out. When we discussed the assignment, Crystal was realistic and helped us determine how long the turnaround would take and how much it would cost. Frontida brought in an entrepreneurial, ownership mindset from day one. … The proof of their success is in the numbers. … Crystal and her team did a great job for us and we look forward to working with Frontida on another project.

– David Watkins, SHA Capital Partners

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