Most senior living communities charge a base monthly rent and consult with you to assess additional services needed to arrive at your total monthly estimate. Start with this helpful guide to identify any additional fees you might incur so that you can compare apples to apples when talking to different communities.
Download A PDF of This GuideKingston | Others | |
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Utilities | ||
Phone | Ask | |
Cable | Ask | |
Wifi | Ask | |
3 Meals / Meal Plan | Ask | |
Snacks | Ask | |
Transportation | Ask | |
Housekeeping | Ask (by visit?) | |
Laundry | Ask (# of loads?) | |
Activities | Ask | |
Fitness & Wellness Classes | Ask | |
Rental Insurance | × | × |
Call Button Visits | Ask | |
Bathing Assistance (if required) | 2x/week | Ask |
Call Button Visits | Ask | |
Weight & Vital Checkups | Ask | |
Lab Monitoring | Ask |
Kingston offers Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold care levels. Our Copper level is shown above, these are standard features included for every resident. Inquire within to receive a complete summary of each care level.
Other cost considerations to keep in mind:
This simple worksheet will help you take a more holistic perspective of the costs of living at home, using a home health service and moving into a senior living community.
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Home | Home Health | Senior Living | |
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COMPARE |
$ | $ | $ |
Choosing where to live has as much to do with lifestyle preferences, security and peace of mind as it does finances. To help bring your family's priorities into focus, have each person fill in the matrix below to conclude the benefits and amenities that mean the most to you and your loved ones.
Step 1: Under Priority Score, enter a value of 1-5 for how important each benefit is to you. 1 being lowest.
Step 2: Check the box under Home, Home Health and Kingston if they offer the benefit.
Step 3: Review the Quality of Life Score for each option automatically calculated at the bottom of the matrix.
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