FREE GOOGLE DOC
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Discover how one Charlotte family kept Dad home thriving—for less than the cost of memory care. Get the real cost comparison most families never see.
What's Inside
Everything You Need to Make This Decision
Real numbers. Real outcomes. No sales pitch.
Side-by-Side Cost Comparison
See exactly what facility care vs. comprehensive home care costs over 1, 2, and 3 years. Real Charlotte-area numbers.
The "Thriving vs. Surviving" Framework
Understand why some people decline rapidly in facilities while others thrive at home—and what makes the difference.
What "Comprehensive Home Care" Includes
Most people only know basic home care. Discover what RN-led holistic care for complex conditions actually looks like.
Questions to Ask Any Provider
Whether you choose facility or home care, use this checklist to evaluate any option with confidence.
The Numbers
What Most Families Don't See Until It's Too Late
A preview of the cost comparison inside the google doc
Memory Care Facility
$320,100 / 3 years
✕ Shared attention (1:8 ratio typical)
✕ Unfamiliar environment
✕ Rigid schedules
✕ Limited family involvement
✕ Higher infection risk
Comprehensive Home Care
$270,826 / 3 years
✓ Dedicated 1:1 attention
✓ Familiar home environment
✓ Personalized routines
✓ Family stays involved
✓ RN clinical oversight
$49,274 saved over 3 years—while receiving better, more personalized care.
Get the full breakdown in the free google doc.
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BSN
MA
M.T.S.
35+ Years
Why I Created This google doc
I’ve been a nurse for 35+ years. I’ve worked in major hospitals, home health agencies, and healthcare systems. I’ve seen thousands of families face this exact decision.
Too many times, I watched families tour facilities, feel that sinking feeling in their gut, and think: “This is the only option.”
It’s not. There’s another path—one where your parent can stay home, surrounded by their things, their routines, their life. With the right support, people with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other complex conditions can thrive at home.
This google doc shows you exactly how—with real costs, real outcomes, and the questions you need to ask.
— Emma Soy, RN, BSN, MA, M.T.S.
Founder, Gentle Shepherd Care