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A Gift Of Time, LLC
Senior Move Managers — Serving Milwaukee & Southeastern Wisconsin for 30 Years
agiftoftime.net · (414) 510-9695 · info@agiftoftime.net · Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Senior Living Cost Comparison Worksheet
Compare three communities on the same lines, not on memory
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Ask each community for the same numbers on the same day, then fill in this sheet side by side. The total is rarely the number on the brochure — it is the base fee plus the care add-ons plus the one-time charges.
What to confirm before you compare
- Is the quoted price for one person or a couple?
- Is the care level included or billed as an add-on tier?
- How often can the care tier change, and who decides?
- Is there a one-time community fee, and is any of it refundable?
- What is the required notice period and move-out policy?
- What was the rate increase in each of the last three years?
Costs families forget to ask about
- Medication management and pharmacy delivery
- Second-person or couple fee
- Cable, internet, telephone, and parking
- Guest meals and private dining
- Incontinence supplies and personal care supplies
- Physical therapy, transportation to appointments, and escorts
- Pet fees and deposits
- Holding a unit while the house sells
Monthly cost comparison
| Cost line | Community A | Community B | Community C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community name | $ | $ | $ |
| Base monthly rent | $ | $ | $ |
| Level-of-care / care add-on | $ | $ | $ |
| Medication management | $ | $ | $ |
| Meals included | $ | $ | $ |
| Housekeeping & laundry | $ | $ | $ |
| Transportation | $ | $ | $ |
| Utilities, cable, internet | $ | $ | $ |
| One-time community fee | $ | $ | $ |
| Second-person / couple fee | $ | $ | $ |
| Estimated monthly total | $ | $ | $ |
| Estimated first-year total | $ | $ | $ |
Estimates only. Actual costs vary by community, care level, and contract terms.
More detail online: agiftoftime.net/resources/cost-comparison-worksheet
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