Your family saves
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vs. the alternatives you've selected
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Over 5 years
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vs. AL
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vs. In-home
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Option A
Assisted Living
$0
per month, all-inclusive
Move requiredYes
Hours of care24 / 7
Per year$0
Over 5 years$0
Option B
In-Home Care
$0
at $28/hr
Move requiredNo
Hours of care30 / wk
Per year$0
Over 5 years$0
Our recommendation
Option C
The Day Club
$0
Plus tier • 3 days/wk
Move requiredNo
Hours in-community21 / wk
Per year$0
Over 5 years$0
Beyond the dollars
Cost is only part of the picture. Here's what each option actually delivers to your family member.
Assisted Living
- 24/7 staff and care available
- Move from home; leave familiar surroundings
- Social community, but with new peers
- Highest monthly cost of the three
- Often initiated after a health crisis
In-Home Care
- Stays in own home — familiar rhythm
- Care hours only; no built-in social life
- Rotating aides — inconsistency common
- Family often fills the coverage gaps
- Loneliness risk remains real
The Day Club
- Home in the morning; club in the day
- Peer community, structured programming
- Consistent staff who know your family
- Health services accessible from the club
- Family transparency and peace of mind
Directional pricing based on Florida-market averages. Assisted living: $5,500–$8,500/month depending on care level. In-home care: $28/hr Florida ($32 national). Day Club: Essential $650–$900, Plus $1,200–$1,650, Premier $1,950–$2,650. Add-ons (device, transportation) shown as included in the tier where applicable. Actual costs vary by location, community, and situation. This tool is a guide for family conversation, not a quote.