Assisted Living Is The Most Affordable Residential Long-Term Care Setting

The national median annual cost of an assisted living community is $74,400, which is more affordable than other residential care settings measured, according to an annual survey by CareScout. By comparison, a semi-private nursing home room costs $114,975 per year, and a private nursing home room can cost up to $129,575 annually.

Assisted living settings provide services for people who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility, plus basic or occasional medical care. Nursing home care is intended for people with more intensive medical needs, as well as . . .