TLC Senior Relocation
Downsize & Move Managers

 

COST COMPARISON:  AGE-IN-PLACE VERSUS SENIOR LIVING
Compare your home's costs versus the costs at a senior care community.
The purpose is to provide a starting point to consider pros and cons.
In addition to actual monetary issues, some items cover social issues such as isolation versus a sense of community.
Place the cost of each one in the column "Age-In-Place" or "Senior Living"
Of course, there are many unknowns, such as what will I actually need if I age-in-place?
We hope this helps you toward a realistic evaluation.	$	$
	Age In	Senior
AGE IN PLACE	Place	Living
Adjustments for aging  (See "Possible Age-In-Place Home Modifications")
Auto ownership (maintenance, repairs, insurance)
Comraderie with privacy versus isolation
Emergency:  List of drugs and major illnesses on refrigerator
Emergency Plan:  How will you communicate with family
Fire Escape Plan
Homeowner Association Fees
Housekeeping (Laundry, Linen Service, Cleaning)
Insurance (Home Owner's fire, liability, theft,  etc)
Maintenance of house interior and exterior
Maintenance of yard
Medical Power of Attorney:  does the power of attorney person have a copy?
Does your doctor or hospital?   Same for Living Will
Mortgage
Repairs - Major
Taxes on property
Transportation if unable to drive or unable to renew license
Utilities and Services
Cable and Phone (will cost be same at retirement home?)
Electricity
Gas
Internet Provider or Wireless
Sewer
Trash and Recycling
Water
Other
TOTALS