What can change the monthly cost
- Metro and suburb pricing
- Care-level assessment
- Medication and escort services
- Memory-care upgrade
- Move-in fee
- Private-pay and Medicaid questions
Coverage questions
- Medicare generally does not pay for room and board in assisted living. Families should verify Medicaid waivers, long-term care insurance, veterans benefits, and private-pay terms.
- Ask about Medicaid, Medicare-covered medical services, VA benefits, long-term care insurance, private-pay contracts, entrance fees, and care-level changes.
- Request written fee schedules before signing any agreement.