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.
What is the Cost for Assisted Living? Although assisted living costs less than nursing home care, it is still fairly expensive. Depending on the kind of assisted living facility and type of services an older person chooses, the price costs can range from less than $25,000 a year to more than $50,000 a year.he federal Medicare program does not cover the costs of assisted living facilities or the care they provide. In some states, Medicaid may pay for the service component of assisted living. Additional information on financing can be obtained from the resources listed below.