For decades, assisted living was seen as a middle-ground option—less expensive than nursing homes, but more supportive than living alone. Today, however, families are discovering that affordable assisted living is becoming nearly impossible to find.
The national median cost now ranges between $5,150 and $6,129 per month, depending on the source, with some states charging far more. That translates to more than $70,000 annually, a figure that rivals college tuition or a mortgage. For seniors living on fixed incomes, these numbers are not just daunting—they’re devastating. Here’s what is behind the trend, and the only solution seniors have.
