CCRC costs can vary greatly depending upon the cost structure. Monthly fees can be as low as $500 at some communities, escalating up to $3,000 or more depending on your contract type and service plan.
Monthly fees cover continuing care costs like housing and sometimes include health care services. Expect periodic fee increases that keep pace with inflation. Also expect an increase in monthly fees as you move between housing components or levels of care—from assisted living to skilled nursing—for example.
Some CCRCs offer a pay-as-you-go option in which you would pay only monthly fees. This is essentially a month-to-month rental option, and has the potential to be very expensive if you require health care (for which you have not prepaid with an entrance fee) down the road.