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What are the costs of assisted living compared to the costs of a nursing home?
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Many variables: There are many variables to consider when considering long-term care. Cost is affected by location & unit (1bdrm vs shared) as well as type of care required. Nursing homes are typically more expensive than assisted living b/c staffing requirements. Check out http://www.aarp.org/relationships/caregiving-resource-center/LTCC.html as starting point for comparison.
Answered 5/17/2015
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