Ep.# 132: Katrina Blanchard, Monarch Estates Senior Living

We sit down with Katrina Blanchard from Monarch Estates in Auburn to break down what independent senior living really offers and how families can bring in the right support without losing autonomy. We also talk candidly about advocacy, misconceptions around care levels, and the real costs that catch families off guard. • what Monarch Estates is and why the remodel and amenities matter • Katrina’s path from New York into senior living sales in Auburn• how independent living differs from assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing • what “aging in place” can mean in practice and why licensing affects moves • advocating for loved ones when they cannot advocate for themselves • pricing realities in the Auburn area and how a la carte services can lower costs • how to tour Monarch Estates and ask better questions early www.monarchestatessl.com334-502-09771550 East University Dr. Auburn, AL