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What is the Average Cost of Senior Living?

While it’s wise to do your research and get a general idea of costs, getting specific about your rate can be difficult without considering your specific circumstances.

There are several variables that go into the final price. Things like the region you choose, your prefered apartment layout and your care needs play a role in the total cost.

If you added up the cost of your monthly expenses, what would the total be?

Many seniors are surprised to discover that they’re already paying pretty close to what they’d pay if they lived in a senior living community without any of the extra amenities or activities included in senior living.

Start with Your Monthly Expenses
Living at home requires you to pay separate bills for things like the mortgage, utilities, property taxes and homeowner’s insurance. You also have to budget for things like groceries, healthcare costs, entertainment and travel expenses.

Now imagine wrapping those costs into a single monthly payment. That’s what happens when you live at a senior living community. Most of your ordinary expenses are included in your monthly fee—and you get to enjoy things like housekeeping and laundry services, educational workshops, happy hours and ice cream socials, and fun-filled excursions with a tight-knit group of neighbors.

Plus, there are sometimes on-campus amenities like swimming pools, gardens, beauty and barber shops, pools, putting greens, transportation services and more depending on your community.

Add up your monthly expenses and see how that total compares to the cost of communities in your area. You may be surprised to learn that senior living may be more affordable than you think.

If you added up the cost of your monthly expenses, what would the total be?

Plus, there are sometimes on-campus amenities like swimming pools, gardens, beauty and barber shops, pools, putting greens, transportation services and more depending on your community.

Add up your monthly expenses and see how that total compares to the cost of communities in your area. You may be surprised to learn that senior living may be more affordable than you think.

How Much Do the Care Levels Cost?

Care is personal—understanding the cost is part of creating a plan that feels right for you.

Each level of care offers its own mix of services, which helps shape the pricing. Whether you’re planning ahead or thinking about a change soon, knowing what may affect the cost can help you feel more prepared and at ease. Contact a Brookdale associate either via phone or via the form on our community homepage to discuss pricing.

How Much Do the Care Levels Cost?

Care is personal—understanding the cost is part of creating a plan that feels right for you.

Independent Living Cost

Independent living communities are a great experience for seniors who want to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, but how much does it cost?

Independent Living Cost

Assisted Living Cost

Moving into an assisted living community is the beginning of a wonderful new adventure, and it may be more affordable than you think.

Assisted Living Cost

Memory Care Cost

Memory care is a highly specialized form of care, and there are several options available to help you cover the cost.

Memory Care Cost

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Cost

Living in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) sounds great, but can you afford it?

CCRC Cost

Skilled Nursing Cost

Whether you need short or long-term skilled nursing care, there are a few things you need to know about the cost.

Skilled Nursing Cost

How Do I Make Senior Living More Affordable?

If you want to adjust the total cost of senior living, you can might consider:

Splitting a companion suite with a roommate instead of living in a private apartment
Exploring communities in locations with a lower cost of living—think cozy rural or suburban spots
Checking out communities with smaller grounds

The cost also varies depending on the type of care you need. If you need memory care or skilled nursing, you can probably expect to pay more than someone who is moving into independent living..

Personalized Service System

If you’re looking into one of our assisted living or memory care communities, our personalized service system is one of the many ways that can affect your costs. We provide custom care that is designed to meet your specific needs so you only have to pay for the services you need. As your needs decrease or increase, your plan and its cost do too. This gives you the chance to live the life you want while only paying for the care you need.

What Are You Paying For?

No matter what inspires you to transition into community life, you can expect to enjoy everything from personalized care and spacious accommodations to quality dining and fun-filled activities that let you make the most of your retirement years.

Curious about what senior life looks like at Brookdale?

What Are You Paying For?

Curious about what senior life looks like at Brookdale?

What Does the Cost of Care Usually Include?

Each community is unique, though many care levels include things like:

A private or companion apartment
Three daily meals, plus snacks
Housekeeping and linen services
Scheduled transportation
Wellness activities, creative programs and events
Staff on-site 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency

Some communities offer this as part of one basic service rate. Others offer more flexibility, so you can shape your day the way you like it.

What Does the Cost of Care Usually Include?

Each community is unique, though many care levels include things like:

A private or companion apartment
Three daily meals, plus snacks
Housekeeping and linen services
Scheduled transportation
Wellness activities, creative programs and events
Staff on-site 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency

Some communities offer this as part of one basic service rate. Others offer more flexibility, so you can shape your day the way you like it.

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