Welcome to our Cost Comparison tool


When families start to consider senior living for a loved one, the quality of care, the compassion of the staff and safety are each key considerations.


But cost is a factor as well. And until now, figuring out the impact of these costs hasn’t been easy.


In just a few minutes, after you provide a few basic pieces of information, you’ll be able to answer this vital question…


“How Do The Costs Of Moving Into A Quality Senior Care Community Compare With The Costs Of Staying At Home?”

To use our Cost Comparison tool, you'll need to enter the expenses associated with each of the categories listed below (feel free to estimate)


If you're using the tool for yourself, enter your own expenses. If you're using the tool for a loved one, enter your loved one's expenses.


1) What are the monthly home owner/renter expenses? (Including mortgage/rent, insurance, property tax) *


U.S. national average ~ $1,494/month. (SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

2) What are the monthly home upkeep expenses? (Including utilities, maintenance, security) *


U.S. national average ~ $558/month (SOURCE: move.org)

3) What are the monthly internet and cable expenses? *


U.S. national average ~ $173/month (SOURCE: DecisionData.org)

4) What are the monthly food expenses? (Including groceries and eating out) *


U.S. national average ~ $869/month (SOURCE: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

5) What are the monthly caregiver costs? (Including emergency call services, live in caretaker) *


U.S. national average ~ $4,576/month (SOURCE: Genworth Cost of Care Survey)

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At Living Well Assisted Living, we treat every resident like our own family. We genuinely care about the health and well-being of our residents, and we go the extra mile to ensure every need is met, from exercise programs and healthy, organic meals to medication management and memory care support. Your loved one deserves the absolute best care.

Every section covers a different component of healthy lifestyles: PurposeIndependencePhysical HealthSocial Connectionand Financial Security.  Each section contains a series of simple statements, and you will indicate whether you agree or disagree with the statements.

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