Topic: care costs
Some assisted living communities require a one-time community fee and that could be quite a range. A community fee for month-to-month assisted living is different than a buy-in fee or an entrance fee with a CCRC. This is a one-time fee. We typically see these as low as $3,000 and in some of the newer, higher-end buildings as high as $40,000 to $50,000.
In terms of the monthly fixed costs, it depends on the community you choose and the type of apartment you select. Make sure you ask what, specifically, is included. In most communities, food and beverage, housekeeping, Wi-Fi, laundry, some transportation, and activities are included. …