Comparing Assisted Living Costs Across the Nation
The biggest fear people have about assisted living is the cost. They have worked hard for their money, and to spend it all on the Golden Years doesn’t feel good. The good news is not all states have extremely high assisted living costs. Actually, some state averages are decent, which makes getting the care you need much less of a headache.
Statistics on Assisted Living Costs
The average assisted living costs for the United States is $3,823 per month. The most expensive states are:
- Alaska – $6,000
- New Jersey – $5,994
- Delaware – $5,533
- Connecticut – $5,000
- Massachusetts – $4,950
It can be unsettling to see these monthly averages, but what you need to remember is that the cost of living is much higher in these states. This is why the costs for assisted living are so much higher.
How Costs Are Determined
The costs of assisted living are determined based on many factors. Some of these factors are:
- Apartment size
- Level of care needed
- Administration fees
These factors include all of the following:
- Mortgage/rent
- Utilities
- Maintenance
- Meals
- Personal care
If you were to tally up the amount it would take to live in each state including all of these factors, you would see that the costs for assisted living make sense. They have lumped all of the expenses you would have normally paid into one, which can be what is so shocking to many people.
Utah’s Average Cost of Assisted Living
Utah has the lowest average for assisted living costs at $3,000 per month. This is significantly lower than the national average! Surrounding states are not as economical.
- Nevada – $3,238
- Idaho – $3,240
- Arizona – $3,420
- New Mexico – $3,500
- Colorado – $3,750
- Wyoming – $3,900
Ashford Assisted Living and Memory Care
Take advantage of the low costs of assisted living at Ashford Assisted Living and Memory Care. We offer all of the care you or your loved one needs during this life stage. With professionals on staff, we can make the Golden Years easy and enjoyable.
Contact us today for more information on our programs, including finance options. We also invite you to take a tour of our facility to experience all that we have to offer. Our residents will tell you that living here is the best part of growing older because of the high level care we provide.
We look forward to meeting you and your loved ones!
References:
http://www.assistedlivingfacilities.org/directory/ut/
http://www.aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/assisted-living-costs
