I have operated two five star assisted livings. One was a national company, international actually.
If you have little need for assistance and you have a one bedroom apartment, in our area of in Seattle where I came from, the costs are very similar. About $4300 for a one bedroom, about $3500 for a studio, and then up from there. If you need care in assisted living, not memory care, you can get up to about $6000. If you need memory care, you can get up to $9,000 plus if intensive care. Nursing Home care is about $9500 and up.
If you are paying $6000 for basic assisted living, you are in a luxury assisted living. If you cannot afford that, and most cannot, you can find one for less.
If you have questions, contact me. I do not charge for a conversation.
Also companies that take you to look at assisted living and do not charge you get a commission from the assisted living equal to about one month rent and care. Not totally objective in helping you choose....
I do not get commissions, I charge an hourly rate for taking someone around but their needs is all I am thinking about and I help them choose based on their situation both in regard to care, finances and lifestyle.
The Other Daughter: Assisted Living and Elder Care Services
Jane Bloom
janeinthevillages@gmail.com