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How much does the Mather cost?

How much does the Mather cost?

Monthly fees at the Mather range from $3,500 to $11,000.

What is a Life Plan Community?

What is a Life Plan Community? Life Plan Communities offer residents the benefits of an independent living apartment within a vital and socially active community along with the covenant of Life Care and medical assistance if and when those services are needed.

Can I afford a CCRC?

CCRC entry fees range from $100,000 up to $1 million, depending on the area of the country you live in and the facility itself. After moving in, you’ll pay a monthly fee. These fees vary, too, from about $2,000 to more than $7,000 at high-end facilities.

Is a CCRC the same as a life plan community?

The great benefit of a CCRC is the peace of mind that comes with knowing you will be able to receive the assistance and care you need as your needs continue to change. Many CCRC’s are now calling themselves “Life Plan Communities” and all offer the same type of retirement living and levels of care.

What happens if you run out of money in a CCRC?

A typical CCRC agreement today will contain language that, if a resident gifts to family or others and is thereby unable to satisfy his or her monthly and other payment obligations, this activity will be considered dissipation of assets and may disqualify the resident from assistance from the community.

Is a CCRC a good investment?

Fact 1: There are several financial advantages to a CCRC. Another advantage to a CCRC is that, typically, entrance fees make it possible for the community to offer a reduced monthly service fee—so you save monthly compared to charges at other types of retirement communities.

How much does it cost to buy into a CCRC?

The majority of CCRCs require a hefty entrance fee, which averages about $320,000, up 3% from 2016, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care, an industry research group.

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Ruth Doyle