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It's probably cheaper to live on a cruise ship as a retiree instead of in a nursing home. https://www.cnbc.com/2016/07/26/ahoy-matey-more-folks-retiring-on-a-cruise-ship.html
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-2-2-cruise-ship-retirement-assisted-living/
True Costs and Benefits
Since 2004, costs for cruises and for assisted living have been going up, but comparing average cruise costs to $9,000 a month assisted living fees is misleading and inaccurate.
According to A Place for Mom’s 2012 Cost of Care Survey, the actual average monthly cost of assisted living ranges from $2,500 to $4,600. There’s considerable variation, too, depending on where seniors live and what amenities they need.
If your loved one wants a large two-bedroom apartment, for instance, it’s going to cost more, but there are always lower-cost options such as a studio or shared living space. And remember that the cost of living varies widely depending on where in the U.S. you’re located. If you’re willing to look outside of an expensive city or if you live in a state where day-to-day costs aren’t as high, the average monthly assisted living cost is going to be lower, too.
Meanwhile, in 2001, Muller’s costs for staying on the QE2 were reportedly about $5,000 per month for a 10×10 windowless cabin. And presumably it’s a bit tricky to get insurance to cover a cruise. As for the Towne Place Suites in Falls Church, VA, though you get free wi-fi for your trouble, the cost is now about $148 a night with a senior discount: almost $4,500 per month. Although other hotels are considerably less expensive — depending, of course, on location — there’s still the fact that most meals aren’t included and you’d be without 24-hour trained senior living personnel.
12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire on a Cruise Ship
https://money.usnews.com/money/blog...-reasons-you-shouldnt-retire-on-a-cruise-ship
http://www.aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-2-2-cruise-ship-retirement-assisted-living/
True Costs and Benefits
Since 2004, costs for cruises and for assisted living have been going up, but comparing average cruise costs to $9,000 a month assisted living fees is misleading and inaccurate.
According to A Place for Mom’s 2012 Cost of Care Survey, the actual average monthly cost of assisted living ranges from $2,500 to $4,600. There’s considerable variation, too, depending on where seniors live and what amenities they need.
If your loved one wants a large two-bedroom apartment, for instance, it’s going to cost more, but there are always lower-cost options such as a studio or shared living space. And remember that the cost of living varies widely depending on where in the U.S. you’re located. If you’re willing to look outside of an expensive city or if you live in a state where day-to-day costs aren’t as high, the average monthly assisted living cost is going to be lower, too.
Meanwhile, in 2001, Muller’s costs for staying on the QE2 were reportedly about $5,000 per month for a 10×10 windowless cabin. And presumably it’s a bit tricky to get insurance to cover a cruise. As for the Towne Place Suites in Falls Church, VA, though you get free wi-fi for your trouble, the cost is now about $148 a night with a senior discount: almost $4,500 per month. Although other hotels are considerably less expensive — depending, of course, on location — there’s still the fact that most meals aren’t included and you’d be without 24-hour trained senior living personnel.
12 Reasons You Shouldn’t Retire on a Cruise Ship
https://money.usnews.com/money/blog...-reasons-you-shouldnt-retire-on-a-cruise-ship