"What is included in the price?" Available services will vary property to property. Some services come with the basic monthly charge; other services are provided at extra cost.
Normal utilities are included in the rent; phone and cable are almost always an optional amenity you can add.
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Senior Apartments
Independent Living |
Assisted Living and
Residential Care Homes |
Nursing Home |
Monthly Rent Range |
$1,900 - $4,500 |
$2,000 - $5,000 |
$5,000 - $12,000 |
Care or Assistance |
100% Self-Sufficient |
Total Care
*some exceptions |
Total care |
| Care Cost Monthly |
None |
From $300 |
Usually all inclusive |
Medical Conditions |
None to Minor |
Including Dementia/Alzheimer's |
Life threatening w/ 24hr care |
Meals |
Often inclusive in rent |
Inclusive in rent |
Inclusive in rent |
Size Range |
400 to 3000 square feet |
200 to 1200 square feet |
100 to 300 square feet |
Utilities |
Usually inclusive in rent |
Inclusive in rent |
Inclusive in rent |
Emergency Assistance |
911 |
Attendant on 24-hour |
Nurses 24/7 |
Rooms |
Private Apt |
Private rooms/apts or share |
Private or shared rooms |
Kitchens |
Full size kitchens |
Usually mini frig & microwave |
None |
Floor plans |
Standard apt thru luxury home |
Suite thru two bdrm apt |
Hospital setting |
Payment Options |
Private Pay Only |
Private Pay or Insurance |
Private Pay or Medicaid |
You should expect the following basic services to be available:
Three meals per day
Housekeeping services & laundry
Social and recreational activities
Medication management
Health promotion programs
Emergency system that
alerts staff if a resident needs assistance
24-hour security Measured amount of time allotted for
assistance with personal care
Cost for Care In-Home - A number of factors affect cost and skill
level of service you need. Personal care assistants and companions
(typically $17.00 plus per hour), home health aides or skilled nursing care
( typically $25 or more an hour) Mimuimum hours are required for each visit. |
