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Assisted Living Cost Calculator
Estimate base fees and optional services for planning.
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Estimated assisted living plan
Monthly estimate$6,220
Annual estimate$74,640
5-year planning total$375,700
One-time cost$2,500
How this estimate was calculated
The monthly estimate adds the base fee, care-level surcharge and selected recurring services. One-time fees are shown separately.
It excludes provider-specific pricing, medical coverage, taxes and services you did not enter.
This is an educational estimate, not medical, financial, legal, insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term care advice.
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Use these guides to pressure-test the assumptions behind the calculator before contacting providers.
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