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GeneseeCounty Office for the Aging

2012Housing Survey

Call 585-343-1611 if questions- Return to the Office for the Aging by December 1, 2012

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Gender

Male Female

Age

40-44 45-49

50-54 55-59

60-64 65-69

70-74 5+ 75-79

80-84 85-89

90-94 95+

Veteran

Yes No

Are you the Primary Caregiver of someone who is in need of assistance?

Yes No

Marital Status

Never Married Widowed

Married Separated

Divorced

Describe Yourself

Active

Some Restriction/Activity Level

Homebound

Disabled

Living Arrangements

Living Alone

Living with Spouse

Living with Friends or Others

Living with Other Relative/s

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Household Size

1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10

Annual Gross Household Income (before withholdings or deductions)

Less than
$10,000 / $10,000
to
14,999 / $15,000 to $24,999 / $25,000 to $34,999 / $35,000 to $49,999 / $50,000 to $74,999 / $75,000 to $99,999 / $100,000 to $124,999 / $125,000 to $149,999 / $150,000 to $174,999 / $175,000 and
over

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Ethnicity

White Non-Hispanic Hispanic

American Indian/Alaskan African American

Asian/Pacific Islander

Do you rely on friends/family to help you keep up your home or with other needs?

Yes No

Do you hire paid services to help you with your needs?

Yes No

What needs do you currently have where you live?

Write in A, B, C, D as it applies to you

A = Not a need for me

B = A need for me, but no one to help me with it

C = A need for me, but Friends or Family help me with it

D = A need for me, but I pay someone to help me with it

___Bathing/Dressing ___ Cleaning/Laundry

___Shopping ___ Transportation

___Paying Bills/Banking ___ Medication Assistance

___Home Maintenance ___ Lawn/Yard Care

___Minor Home Repairs ___ Smoke Detectors

___Carbon Monoxide Detectors

___Home Modifications/Disabled Access

___Assistance/Heating Costs

___Furnace Repair/Replacement

___Hot Water Tank Repair/Replacement

___Insulation/Caulking

Current Living Arrangements

Own my home

Own a home that has urgent repair needs/violations

Live in a home where I have “Life Use”

Rent a house

Own Mobile Home on PrivateLand

Own Mobile Home & Pay Lot Rent in a Mobile

Home Community

Rent Apartment in Private Home

Rent Apartment in an Apartment Complex

Nursing Home/Adult Care Facility

Other______

Years Living at Present Address

Under 10 11 - 20

21 - 30 31 - 40 Over 41

If you own:

What is your home’s assessed value?

$______

Do you still have a mortgage/home equity loan?

Yes No

How much is still owed on your mortgage/loan?

$______Does not apply

How many years are left on your mortgage/loan?

______Does not apply

Do you have a “Reverse Mortgage”?

Yes No

What is your biggest monthly expense?

Please Specify______

Do You Receive GovernmentRent Subsidy?

Yes No

Are looking at other housing options?

Yes No

If you had your choice, which setting would you prefer?

City Village

Rural

Are you considering relocating within the county?

Yes No

Are you considering moving away from the county?

Yes

No

If Yes, Why? (Be sure to include all that apply)

To a warmer climate

To be near family members

To find supportive housing (meals, personal care, etc.)

Other______

If No, Why? (Be sure to include all that apply)

I want to stay near family members

My needs are met in this county

I like the community I live in now

Other______

Do you know what senior living is available in your community?

Yes No

Do you intend to move from your home in the next 5 years?

Yes No

If No, why not? (Check all that apply)

I like the house where I live

I like the community where I live

I like my privacy

I can’t afford rent or a new mortgage in my budget

It is too overwhelming to think of downsizing, packing, moving

Housingthat’s for sale needs too much work to update

My family will take care of me and my home

My house is paid for and I’m staying put

Nursing home placement is probable

Other______

Does your home currently have or would you like:

Have Would like

□ □ A step free entrance into the home?

□ □ Kitchen, Bedroom, & Full bath on 1st floor

□ □ Doors & Halls wide enough for wheelchair

□ □ Doorknobs & faucets with lever handles

□ □ Walk-in/roll in shower rather than a tub

□ □ Sidewalks to get to day to day services

If you are considering moving to alternate housing, what might it be?

Subsidized (government rent help) senior housing

Private rental housing

Non-subsidized senior rental housing

Senior rental apartment complex with supportive services (Such as meals, personal care, etc.)

Senior modular home complex

Cottage on property of family member’s land

Cottages in a senior community

Smaller house to purchase

Accessible home with 1st floor bath, laundry, bed

Which of the following problems might prompt you to consider moving to another living situation?

Yard/snow is too much Loneliness

Maintenance & repairs Need personal care

Lack of transportation House too much work

My home is not accessible (doorways, steps, bath, etc)

No family nearby to rely upon

Distance from stores, doctors, family etc.

Lack of social/entertainment opportunities

Financial opportunities or financial difficulties

Need assistance/housework

Need assistance/meal preparation

Need assistance/shopping

Need assistance/running errands

Don’t feel safe in my community

Other______

If you might consider buying a new home, what price range would you be willing to pay and able to afford?

Up to:

$ 40,000 - 59,999 $ 60,000 - 79,999

$ 80,000 - 99,999 $100,000 - 119,999

$120,000 - 139,999 $140,000 - 159,999

$160,000 -179,999 $180,000 - 199,999

$200,000 - 224,999 $225,000 - 249,999

$250,000+

If you are currently renting or considering renting,

what price range would you be willing to pay and able to affordmonthly? (NOT including utilities or added services like meals, housekeeping, lawn, snow removal)

Up to:

$ 400 - 499 $ 500 - 599

$ 600 - 699 $ 700 - 799

$ 800 - 899 $ 900 - 999

$ 1,000 - 1,099 $ 1,100 - 1,199

$ 1,200 - 1,299 $22 $ 1,300 - 1,399

$ 1,400 - 1,499 $1,500 - 1,599

If you were interested insenior housing, which of the following would best meet your current needs?

Studio 1 Bedroom

2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom

Not Interested in senior apartment living

If you were interested in senior housing, which of the following features interest you?

Common space for gathering/recreation

Group activities that involve social trips

Educational/Cultural opportunities and activities

Dining area that serves: (Circle all that apply) Breakfast Lunch Dinner

If needed in future, onsite shared aide services to assist with:

  • Transfer in and out of bed, chair, or toilet
  • Personal care
  • Bathing
  • Hair care
  • Toileting
  • Ostomy or catheter care
  • Medication reminders
  • Feeding
  • Walking or wheeling
  • Housekeeping/laundry
  • Transportation
  • Grocery shopping
  • Errands
  • Assistance/paying bills
  • Other______

Housing that as my needs progress, the services progress, including assisted living and nursing home

Housing that as my needs progress, the services progress, but does NOT include assisted living and nursing home

Not interested in senior housing

I wouldseriously consider senior housing where:

my out of town family (including grandchildren) can stay near me under the same roof at no cost or at least a lower cost than a hotel

my family (including grandchildren) can gather in a home-like setting to cook and dine for big meals with a real dining room, not commercial looking

I can visit with friends and family in a room that is homelike, not a commercial looking community room

I can store things I don’t want to give up

I can tinker on cars or do woodworking

I can putter in a yard/garden

I can remain in my community where I am familiar with the people and services

I could walk to everyday goods and services

Sidewalks and/or walking/biking trails were close by

Public transportation is available

Other______

Would not even consider senior housing

If this type of housing is available in your area, when would you consider moving?

As soon as possible 2 - 3 years

3 - 5 years 5 or more years

Not interested at this time Unknown

Comments:______

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