Choosing An Assisted Living Residence:
A Consumer’s Guide
Cost Calculator And Consumer Checklists
The following checklists will be useful in evaluating assisted living residences
during a visit. 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.
The assisted living 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.
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 |
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