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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
2

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
3

Select from the three choices below: If remaining at home, which services will the individual need?

Did you knowHome 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.
4

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 knowPersonal care and companionship are included in a senior living community.

Home care will be needed hours per day
5

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

Did you knowWhile 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.
6

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 knowA senior living community provides friendship, activities and programs, fitness opportunities and entertainment.

 

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7

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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No
Current monthly expenses for mortgage/rent/HOA fees are:
8

Please select the housing option that you're considering below.

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Your Results!

Here’s how staying in your home with assistance compares to moving to a senior living community:

Current Home

$300 per month

Senior Living Community*

$200 per month

Please contact your local Cedarhurst community for customized and even more specific cost information.

*Source: Cedarhurst's Average Base Rent in 2023

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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