Planning Ahead: A Consumer's Guide to Assisted Living Facilities

Cost Calculator And Consumer Checklists

The assisted living cost calculator, provides help for estimating the monthly cost.  Although residences charge different fees and provide a variety of different services, this list is provided to prompt the consumer to think about the financial costs and assist in planning for the future.

The following checklist will be useful in evaluating assisted living residences during a visit.  Remember that the most important consideration is that each resident has different needs, preferences, desires and financial resources that should be taken into account in choosing an appropriate residence.  Remember that you cannot change the resident to fit the residence.  Select the residence that best meets the needs of the resident.

Assisted Living Cost Calculator

Family and prospective residents may use this worksheet in estimating the monthly cost of needed services. Not all items may be applicable to your situation. Space is provided to add items not covered in this calculator.

$_____  Entrance and/or Initial Assessment Fee

$_____  Selected Unit and Basic Service Package

$_____  Cost for Meals

$_____  Cost for Housekeeping

$_____  Cost for Personal Laundry Service

$_____  Cost for Linen Service

$_____  Cost for Medication Management or Assistance

$_____  Cost for Personal Care Assistance (bathing, dressing, eating, etc.)

$_____  Cost for Recreational Field Trips

$_____  Cost for Transportation

$_____  Cost for Telephone Service

$_____  Cost for Cable Television

$_____  Beauty Shop Charges

$_____  Other Charges

$_____  Other Charges

$_____  Other Charges

$_____  Total Estimated Monthly Charges