Sometimes, comparing the cost of living at home to the cost of assisted living will help ease the financial concerns an elderly relative may have about moving and getting the care they need. Below is a chart to help with that comparison:
Monthly Expense Comparison
Use this chart to compare your current monthly living expenses and the monthly rate for housing and services in an assisted living community. The outcome might be very surprising! *additional charges may apply based on assessment
|
Fixed Monthly Expenses |
Your Cost |
Assisted Living Cost |
|
|
|
|
|
Mortgage / Rent |
$ |
Included |
|
Local Property Taxes |
$ |
Included |
|
Property Insurance |
$ |
Included |
|
Household Utilities: electric, heat |
$ |
Included |
|
Water & Sewer |
$ |
Included |
|
Yard Maintenance |
$ |
Included |
|
Rubbish/Garbage Removal |
$ |
Included |
|
Snow Removal |
$ |
Included |
|
Home Repair & Maintenance |
$ |
Included |
|
Housekeeping Services |
$ |
Included |
|
24-Hour Emergency Response System |
$ |
Included |
|
Assistance Arranging Transportation |
$ |
Included |
|
Recreational & Social Activities |
$ |
Included |
|
Wellness/Fitness Program |
$ |
Included |
|
Laundry (linens) |
$ |
Included |
|
Groceries & Meal Preparation
(2-3 meals daily) |
$ |
Included |
|
Home Health Care
Personal Care Services * |
$ |
Included |
|
Home Health Care
Medication Management * |
$ |
Included |
|
MONTHLY TOTAL |
$ |
$ |
Linda K. Temple, CSA
Eldercare Advisor/Certified Senior Advisor
1-866-333-2268
linda@aplaceformom.com