Costs & Comparisons
We realize each individual has different needs. Shepherd's Care has the unique ability to offer several options when it comes to room size, making it easier to find the accommodations that are just right for you or your loved one. Our room rate packages are all-inclusive, allowing you to avoid those unexpected "add-ons" to your monthly statement. See the Cost Comparison below to see how affordable Shepherd's Care assisted living really is.
The Poinsett (small room)
- Average square footage 156 square feet
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Includes all amenities and services
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Price: $4,010.00 per month
The Heritage (medium room)
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Average square footage 228 square feet
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Includes all services and amenities
- Price: $4,520.00 per month
The Palmetto (large suite)
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Average square footage 330 square feet
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Includes all services and amenities
- Price: $4,815.00 per month
Couples Suite
- Average square footage 357 square feet
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Includes all services and amenities
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Price: $6,450.00 per month
Terrace View Living (Dementia and Alzheimer's Unit)
- Average square footage: 300 square feet
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Includes all services and amenities
- Price: $4,520.00 per month Semi-Private
- $4,815.00 per month - Private
COST COMPARISON
While costs may not be the single most important factor when considering assisted living, this sample comparison may provide some idea of the expenses. Often, people are surprised to find assisted living is more affordable than they had thought. Please note that while we cannot offer tax advice, we understand there may be some tax benefit available to Shepherd's Care residents and their family members.
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Shepherd's Care Medium suite |
Home/Apartment |
| Monthly fees or mortgage |
$ 4,520.00 avg. |
$1000 |
| Electricity, water, sewer, gas |
Included |
$290 |
| Trash collection |
Included |
$25 |
| Property insurance |
Included |
$ 100 |
| Real estate taxes |
Included |
$ 60 |
| Painting and exterior maintenance |
Included |
$ 70 |
| Yard maintenance |
Included |
$ 160 |
| Pest control |
Included |
$35 |
| Laundry service |
Included |
$ 80 |
| Carpeting and carpet cleaning |
Included |
$ 20 |
| Security system and service |
Included |
$ 40 |
| Food cost |
Included |
$400 |
| Weekly housekeeping service |
Included |
$ 60 |
| Companion ($10/hour) (socialization, meal preparation, transportation, etc.) |
Included |
$ 1,200 |
| Cable |
Included |
$ 80 |
| Other monthly incidental costs (entertainment, etc.) |
Included |
$220 |
| Health and other insurance premiums |
$ 250 |
$ 250 |
| Medical expenses including prescriptions |
$ 400 |
$ 425 |
| Telephone |
$ 30 |
$ 30 |
| Other miscellaneous costs (clothing, toiletries, etc.) |
$ 140 |
$ 140 |
| Monthly cost of living |
$5,155 |
$4,685 |
| Less: monthly return on equity invested in your home that could be invested after it is sold. Assume equity of $200,000 invested at 4.0%. |
(-$600) |
$600 |
| Total cost of monthly living |
$ 4,740 |
$ 5,285 |