Yep!
Posted on 01/20/2020 7:34:05 AM PST by oh8eleven
64-year-old Terry Robison is a working-class retiree trying to make his money last throughout the remainder of his life. And Holiday Inn is the clear winner.
That’s according to a Facebook post from Robison in which he evaluated the per-day cost of staying in a retirement home for seniors and the daily cost of staying at a Holiday Inn. Robison found out that when applying the senior discount he qualifies for, the Holiday Inn would cost less than $60 per day. The senior home, on the other hand, cost around $188 per day, making it more than three times more expensive than the hotel chain.
“That leaves $128.77 a day for lunch and dinner in any restaurant we want, or room service, laundry, gratuities and special TV movies. Plus, they provide a spa, swimming pool, a workout room, a lounge and washer-dryer, etc. Most have free toothpaste and razors, and all have free shampoo and soap. $5-worth of tips a day and you’ll have the entire staff scrambling to help you,” Robison wrote in a Facebook post. “They treat you like a customer, not a patient.”
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Yep!
So is suicide by cop. Just sayin'.
The Holiday Inn provides free room cleaning, linen changing plus toiletries such as shampoo. There are also amenities such as a pool and fitness center. Moreover, when relatives visit they can just rent a room in the same hotel. Sounds like a pretty good deal.
An always-booked room is not a bad thing for a hotel.
We have a friend who was spending $4K a month ($48K a year) to stay at a VA Vets Home.
My wife and I spend about $58K a year for a mortgage/insurance/taxes, utilities, HOA fees, 2 vehicles including gas and maintenance and insurance, TV/Internet/Phones, groceries, entertainment, and miscellaneous spending cash - and we have 1600 sq feet home instead of a 350 sq ft room.
Of course, he could go to the dayroom and cafeteria to watch TV and eat....
I know...I went through the whole thing with my mother from about 2009 to 2016. The big break came when she ran out of money and got on the state (AZ) medicaid roles.
There was a verrrrrrrrrrry rich elderly couple from San Diego (now deceased) who basically lived on Crystal Cruises. They did segments of Crystal's round-the-world tours for several years. Nice way to spend the elder years.
Or stepping in front of a freight train or Amtrack.
And, if he signs up, he’s eligible for “frequent stayer” points. He can go on vacation at any Holiday Inn in the world and stay for free.
I traveled for a living for many years; retired a year ago, and I’m still staying in Holiday Inns gratis.
Mmmmm 64 seems a tad bit ‘youngish’ for a retirement home unless there are underlining physical limitations. My opinion is better to own your own paid for place and not be at the whim of an outside facility. What if Holiday Inn decides to change its policy on such arrangements? If this works for him then so be it. I’m still working at 63 and want to maintain healthy lifestyle and habits through the retirement years. Nothing is guaranteed in this life so there’s that. Save for retirement and get out of debt.
Reminds me of the lady who lives on a cruise ship a week at a time. She says the food’s better, the cabins are nice and there are a lot of people to talk with.
heh. Stick with bottle beverages and you are fine.
I think I would prefer Thailand, Vietnam or Panama.
Indonesia is 90% Muslim. Not for me.
What made you choose Indonesia over other choices?
That’s great. I do ask for military discount and even with that it is over 100. I probably do it wrong...lol.
From the article:
"...I've already checked on reservations at the Holiday Inn. For a combined long term stay discount and senior discount, it's $59.23 per night. Breakfast is included, and some have happy hours in the afternoon...."
My father-in-law needed 24 hour care; we lived a 1000 miles away. We finally got it all worked out, three full time care-givers at his home cost us +$12k a month.
Excuse my being nosy, but HTH do you pay $12K a month - combination of insurance and personal savings?
Try a few million more for that floating hotel. Maybe I could work a deal with Motel 6.
“Today homes start at more than $1 million, and you must be worth at least $10 million to be considered.” https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-world-residences-at-sea-20150904-story.html
Hate to say it but soaking the mattress and carpet is a regular intentional activity at hotels. You really don’t want to know what went on on that mattress you’re sleeping on.
Yes. I am very thankful (believe me) I’m still doing good as I’m pushing 70.
Wow, that is hard to write. “Pushing 70” — whoever would have thought?
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