Assisted Living Monthly Budget Calculator

The quoted base rate for assisted living is rarely the final number. Care-level add-ons, medication management, laundry, transportation, and personal items can add $500–$2,000 per month on top of base rent. Use this tool to build an honest monthly budget before you sign a contract.

Housing & Base Care

Studio/1BR base monthly rent

Utilities included? If not, add here

Level-of-care add-on (Levels 1–5, ~$300–$1,500)

Medical & Health Services

Medication management (dispensing)

Incontinence care supplies

Physical/occupational therapy (monthly est.)

Oxygen or DME rental

Personal & Daily Living

Salon / barber

Personal laundry (if à la carte)

Transportation / ride services

Personal spending / clothing / toiletries

Phone / cable / internet

Other Monthly Costs

Medicare Part B premium

Medicare supplement / advantage premium

Part D drug plan premium

Out-of-pocket prescription co-pays

Other / miscellaneous

Total Monthly Cost