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Thanks for all suggestions. Cassie, I will check out the Heidi place. It is not likely that we will be able to move to TV. I cannot simply stick my Mom in a place and visit her once a week or once a month or so. I visit my Mom EVERY single day, I need to be very close physically. She is unable to drive a golf cart or live in a house alone. She can barely walk a block, she has severe arthritis. Other than that, she is good. So, although I appreciate the suggestions that she have her own place on her own, it is not a realistic situation for her. She does well in her independent living situation for now, has her own apartment, but has group meals and activities. She has her privacy and a social life, best of both worlds for her.

And I know some of you will suggest she live with me, again not a realistic situation, she would drive me and husband nuts. I love her but cannot live with her, I am sure some can relate. I sure some will be upset with that statement.

I was shocked to find the prices higher in Florida than in the northeast for these places. Freedom Pointe is a joke, they insist you buy into it, minimum of $200K to $500K....she is not wealthy and neither are we. Also there is a $3,500 fee just to get in. The place she lives now has a one time fee of $1,000 and $3300 a month, no other hidden costs or up front costs, there is no lease or obligation, she can move out without financial penalty at any time. With the senior population in Florida, I find it hard to believe there is not something close or in TV with more realistic costs.