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.
Most assisted living residences charge a monthly fee. There may be additional costs for special services. Monthly fees range from $2,250 to $5,000 depending on the level of care and accommodations provided. Assisted living is typically paid for by the resident or the family.