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How To Afford Senior Living: Understanding The Costs

Are you worried the cost of senior living may not fit into your budget? While the monthly cost may seem high, it is important to remember all that is included in the community rental fees. Understand the costs of senior living with this helpful breakdown.   All-Inclusive Household Expenses Senior living communities provide an all-inclusive…
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How To Afford Senior Living: Understanding The Costs

Are you worried the cost of senior living may not fit into your budget? While the monthly cost may seem high, it is important to remember all that is included in the community rental fees. Understand the costs of senior living with this helpful breakdown.
 

All-Inclusive Household Expenses

Senior living communities provide an all-inclusive living experience. With typical household expenses included in the monthly cost, residents can enjoy themselves without the burden of additional bills and fees. Household expenses included in the cost of senior living include:

  • Mortgage or rental fees
  • Property taxes and insurance
  • Utilities
  • Seasonal maintenance
  • Laundry and housekeeping
  • Meals, and more!

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Resident Specific Services

In addition to all household expenses, senior living communities provide many levels of services and amenities catered to each resident’s specific needs. These services are included in the monthly rental fee without any additional cost. Depending on the level, communities offer 24/7 staffing, medication reminders or administration, frequent room checks and other specific services. 

Additional Amenities Without Additional Cost

Moving into a senior living community is more than simply moving homes. It is joining a new community where everything you could ever need is right at your doorstep. Included in their monthly costs, residents can enjoy a large variety of in-house amenities including, but not limited to:

  • Daily events and entertainment
  • Transportation services
  • In-house beauty salon/barber shop
  • Instructed fitness classes

 

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To accurately estimate the cost of senior living, simply enter your monthly expenses in the field below.

To see an estimate of the cost of senior living, simply select the state and level of care you think is right for you or your loved one.


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Independent Living: For independent seniors who want to maintain an active lifestyle while downsizing their daily living responsibilities.
Assisted Living: Provides daily support for seniors who need help with tasks such as medication management, bathing and dressing.
Memory Care: Specialized care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairments.
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*This information is intended to aid in the evaluation and the decision-making process related to senior living alternatives. It is based on information and assumptions provided by you and information compiled from multiple accredited sources for comparison purposes. The calculations and comparisons provided should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice. In addition, such information should not be relied upon as the only source of information.

 

Navigate Senior Living Costs With Independence Village

Independence Village provides a variety of senior living communities. With numerous financial assistance programs, we work with residents to help them navigate the costs. Schedule a tour to your local community or give us a call to learn more.

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  • Independent Living: From maintenance-free living to convenient amenities and more, everything is designed to help you spend your days exactly as you want to.
  • Enhanced Living: Unique to StoryPoint Group communities, enhanced living gives you the flexibility to enjoy greater independence while adding personalized support where it makes a difference. If your needs change, services can be added or adjusted over time to help shape support around your life.

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  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.
  • Assisted Living: From medication management and support with activities of daily living (ADLs) to coordinating appointments and more, assisted living provides 24-hour assistance.
  • Memory Care: Designed for those experiencing dementia or other memory impairments, our licensed and secured memory care neighborhood offers specially trained employees, intentional programming, unique community features, and more.
  • Respite Care: Our respite program is designed for those who are in need of temporary care. Whether that means assisting individuals with regaining their strength post-surgery or providing some extra care for those who are recovering from a hospital visit, we’re here with the support our residents need. In addition to care, our respite program offers spacious apartments and access to all of our community’s services and amenities.

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