Unlike the Afghanistan age-sex pyramid, the United States population shows a significant number of residents aged 80 and above, showing that increased longevity is much more likely in the U.S. than in Afghanistan.
1 Additional Fees: Assisted living communities typically charge a non-refundable administrative fee upon move-in. 2  This fee covers everything from getting the new resident enrolled in services to renovating his or her apartment, and typically ranges from $1,000 to $5,000.
Assisted living costs vary widely depending on region, the amount of care required, and the size of the apartment. An analysis of the pricing of communities in our network found that the national average is $3,074. To see the average costs of assisted living where you live, visit our Assisted Living Costs page.