senior survey.com :: Senior Survey 2001

1. On a 1 to 10 scale, where 1 is Not at all Important and 10 is Extremely Important, how important is it to you that you own (that is, have equity in) the home where you live?

Not at all Desirable

Neutral

Extremely Desirable

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is Not at all Desirable and 10 is Extremely Desirable, how desirable to you is a community designed exclusively for adults 55 and older, that offers private homes, recreational amenities and maintenance free living?

Not at all Desirable

Neutral

Extremely Desirable

3. If you were to live in a retirement community and could choose only one of the following, which would you choose?

A home that you owned, and would purchase on your own for $150,000. Upon leaving the community, you or your heirs would be solely responsible for selling the home. You would not be guaranteed any appreciation in the home's value, nor would you be limited in the amount of appreciation that you could realize. In addition to the purchase price, you would pay $1,500 per month in fees, to cover such expenses as home maintenance, dining and social activities.

A home that you would not own, but would pay $120,000 to move into and have life use of. Upon leaving the community, you or your estate would get 50% of the $120,000 entry fee. In addition to the entry fee, you would pay $1,500 per month in fees, to cover such expenses as home maintenance, dining and social activities.

A home that you would not own, but would pay $100,000 to move into and have life use of. Upon leaving the community, you or your estate would not get any fees refunded to you. In addition to the entry fee, you would pay $1,500 per month in fees, to cover such expenses as home maintenance, dining and social activities.

A home in which you were to pay no up-front fees, but were only to pay a monthly rental of $4000.

4. If you were to move to a community designed exclusively for adults 55 and older, would you want it to have assisted living on the same campus?

Definitely Not

Probably Not

Do Not Care Either Way

Probably So

Definitely So

5. If you were to move to a community designed exclusively for adults 55 and older, would you want it to have nursing care on the same campus?

Definitely Not

Probably Not

Do Not Care Either Way

Probably So

Definitely So

6. Technology currently exists to provide a total in-home system for health care that continually monitors a patient's health and prevents illness and unnecessary medical expenditures. This system can connect patients, their vital sign measurements, and their medical records to their care providers at any time, 24 hours a day. It can also link them to knowledge and other patients with the touch of a finger. On a scale of one to ten, where one is "Not at all Interested" and ten is "Extremely Interested", how interested would you say you are in having this technology installed in your next home?

Not at all Interested

Neutral

Extremely Interested

7. How much would you be willing to pay per month in order to have this technology available to you, in your own home?

8. Which of the following, if any, are you currently doing to maintain or improve your health? Please select all that apply.

Eating Better

Exercising Regularly

Seeing a Doctor More Often

Taking Medication

Other

9. How many different prescriptions do you take on a regular basis?

10. On a 1 to 10 scale where one is Not at All and ten is Extremely Well, how well do you think doctors understand and serve seniors like yourself?

Not at All

Neutral

Extremely Well

11. On a 1 to 10 scale where one is Not at All and ten is Extremely Well, how well do you think hospitals understand and serve seniors like yourself?

Not at All

Neutral

Extremely Well

12. What, if anything, should be done to improve Assisted Living Care for seniors?

13. What, if anything, should be done to improve Skilled Nursing Care for seniors?

14. In light of recent world events, what expectations do you have for security in any community where you may choose to live? Which of the following do you think are absolutely necessary? Please select all that apply

24-Hour Security

Armed Security Guards

Fence Around the Community

Gated Community Access

Access Codes for all Exterior Doors

Outdoor Security Phones

Surveillance Cameras in all Common Areas

Surveillance Cameras in all Hallways

Other

15. If you were to move to a community designed exclusively for adults 55 and older, which of the following dining options would you most like to have available to you at the community? Please select your top three picks.

Coffee House

Deli

Grill

Formal Restaurant

Casual Restaurant

Buffet

Fast Food Take-Out

Homestyle Meals for Take-Out

Outdoor dining

Bakery

Ice Cream Shop

Other