What Are the Costs of Assisted Living Vs. Nursing Home Care?
The cost of nursing home care is approximately twice as much as that of assisted living.
Residents in assisted living homes are somewhat independent, yet require some daily aid in caring for themselves. Assisted living is in between independent living and nursing homes.
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Nursing Home Costs
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In 2009, reports show the national average rate for a private room at a nursing home was $219 daily or $79,935 annually; a semi-private room was $198 daily or $72,270 annually.
Assisted Living Costs
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The national average cost in 2009 for one-bedroom apartments or private rooms with private baths in assisted living communities was $3,131 monthly or $37,572 annually.
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Location
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The cost for care in the United States varies, depending not only in what state you reside, but also what city.
Nursing Home
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Nursing homes offer a high level of care for occupants who are unable to attend to daily activities such as dressing, eating and bathing without assistance.
Assisted Living
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Nursing homes provide medical support. In assisted living communities, residents are somewhat independent, but rely on help for different activities such as taking medications and household chores.
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References
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