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By answering the following 7 questions, we can help you compare the cost of staying in your home with assistance to the cost of living in a senior living community.

Learn the facts about the true costs and then make your decision:
Stay at home or move to a senior living community?

Did you know? Some people delay a move based on fears they can't afford a senior living community. But that's before they compare the costs.

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Select from the three choices below: Which best describes the current neighborhood of the person considering a move to a senior living community?

Did you know? A senior living community’s fees include all property taxes, utilities and cable.

 

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Rural or small town
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Moderately sized
suburb or town
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Bigger city or urban area
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Select from the three choices below: If remaining at home, how will the individual receive his or her daily meals?

Did you know? Three balanced, healthy meals — plus snacks — are provided every day in a senior living community.

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Prepares all meals him or herself
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Prepares some meals with others carried in
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Needs most meals brought in
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Select from the three choices below: If remaining at home, which services will the individual need?

Did you know? Home maintenance and housekeeping are provided in a senior living community.

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Lawn care and yardwork
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Housekeeping
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Home maintenance
Skip this question if none of these options apply.
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To receive personal care and companionship services in your home, the hourly rate depends on the services provided and averages $26.50. Please indicate how many hours of these services will be needed each day. 

Did you know? Personal care and companionship are included in a senior living community.

Home care will be needed hours per day
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5

How many hours of friend-family assistance is currently provided for the person considering a move to a senior living community?

Did you know? While living at home, many come to rely on the support and assistance of friends and family — often more than is realized.

 

Good friends and loved ones are present approximately hours per week to assist.
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Indicate below if you’d like to include the average cost of entertainment — as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Services — in your cost comparison.

Did you know? A senior living community provides friendship, activities and programs, fitness opportunities and entertainment.

 

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Indicate below whether the person considering a move to a senior living community currently pays a monthly mortgage, rent or HOA.

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Current monthly expenses for mortgage/rent/HOA fees are:
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Please select the housing option that you're considering below.

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Here’s how staying in your home with assistance compares to moving to a Cedarhurst Senior Living community:

Current Home

$300 per month

Senior Living Community*

$200 per month

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Your Cost Breakdowns

Expense
Monthly Cost
Property taxes / Utilities / Cable1,2
$xx
Meals3,4,5
$xx
Lawn care / Yardwork / Housekeeping / Home maintenance1,6
$xx
Home care services7
$xx
Assistance from friend or family7
$xx
Socializing / Entertainment / Fitness8
$xx
Mortgage / Rent / HOA9
$xx
Current home total
$xx
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* Disclaimer: The cost estimates provided by this calculator are based on starting prices for each community and are intended for comparison purposes only. Actual costs may vary depending on the specific care needs of each individual and the type of services required. Pricing differences can occur among care types, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with additional fees for personalized care services and amenities. Please contact the community directly for detailed and up-to-date pricing information.

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