Topic: care costs
In the previous episodes of this series on The Cost of Senior and Long-Term Care Housing we reviewed the typical breakdown of costs for retirement communities:
- the one-time deposit or entry fee
- monthly rent
- the monthly cost of care
In this episode, we’ve going to talk about Unexpected Costs to help you better understand and prepare for future needs. …
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Costs vary greatly from region to region and as you might expect, prices in larger cities are much higher than outside urban areas. Costs also vary considerably by type of care needed – home health, assisted living, memory care, adult family home or nursing home.
The Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey shows average costs and serve as a helpful starting point. Other factors that influence cost include gender, location, and health status, among other factors.
Costs can come as a bit of a shock initially, but as Lisa cautions, “Do not to panic, keep listening, there can be a plan for everyone, no matter how much or how little money your parents might have.” …
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An educated consumer is a wise consumer. And senior and long-term care housing can be filled with added costs and fees that may catch you off-guard if you aren’t aware of them ahead of a move.
Understanding what you will pay is essential. That is why we cover the breakdown of costs in this episode and get more specific in subsequent episodes.
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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. …