Estimate assisted living cost per month by region, room type and care level, plus the annual total.
Estimate only. Senior care costs vary widely by state and community.
We start from the national average assisted living rate, adjust for your region's cost factor, and add for room size and care level.
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Assisted living averages well over $4,500 a month nationally and climbs sharply in high-cost states — and Medicare does not pay for it. Families fund it through savings, long-term care insurance, a home sale, or Medicaid waivers once assets are spent down. This calculator adjusts the national base for your region and the resident’s care level so you can plan realistically rather than be blindsided.
Nationally around $4,500–$5,500/month, far more in high-cost states.
No — assisted living is generally private pay; some Medicaid waivers help.
Region, larger apartments and higher levels of personal care.
No — tour communities for exact pricing.