Assisted Living Costs

The average monthly base cost of assisted livingobtained for private rooms with private baths in
increased 15% this year, to $2,905. That works outassisted living facilities. Quarters can range from a
to $34,860 a year The annual survey was conductedsmall house to a large apartment-style complex.
by LifePlans, Inc., a risk management and consultingFor the most part, base rates include 24 hour
firm that provides data analysis and information tosupervision, two to three meals per day, assistance
the long term care insurance industry.with the activities of daily living (bathing, dressing,
Rates ranged considerably by region. The mosteating, toileting, transferring and continence), social
expensive city was Boston, where people in assistedactivities, medication management, laundry,
living facilities spent an average of $4,629 per month.housekeeping and maintenance and recreational and
The lowest cost was Jackson, Miss., where thespiritual activities. Most residents pay privately or
average was just $1,642.through long-term care insurance policies.
Assisted living is a form of housing for olderThe average assisted living costs in Georgia are
Americans that is growing in popularity. This is in$2,795 for Alpharetta and $2,643 for Atlanta. This is
response to the aging of the population and theslightly below the national average. Do you have a
preference to age in a home-like setting. The monthlyplan in place to pay for this type of care when you
private pay base rates, which are defined as roomneed it? If you have a plan, have you reviewed it
and board and typically include at least two meals,recently? Contact us for an evaluation of your plan
housekeeping and personal care assistance, wereto pay for assisted living costs.