Calculating the Cost of Senior Living
Compare costs and benefits of Enhanced Retirement Living
Ready to crunch the numbers? Our user-friendly cost calculator helps you compare the monthly expenses of your current living situation with those of Independent Living at Fellowship Square Surprise.
- In the worksheet below, enter the amount you spend on each expense type in the middle column titled 'Present Living Situation'.
- In the 'Enhanced Retirement Living' column, all amenities and services included in the monthly fee have been preset to zero.
- If any fields, such as a gym membership or auto expenses, do not apply to your situation, simply leave them blank.
- Totals will be auto-calculated as you go!
For items marked with an asterisk *, please see the 'Variable Expenses' section at the bottom of this page for complete details.
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Cost Comparison Worksheet
Expense Type
Present Living Situation
Your Home at Fellowship Square Surprise
Rent/Mortgage Payment
If applicable, add $700 for 2nd occupant
If applicable, add $700 for 2nd occupant
In this column, enter the monthly rate for the apartment you're interested in.
Homeowners/Renters Insurance
*Renters insurance recommended.
HOA Fees
$0
N/A
Property Tax
$0
N/A
Electricity/Gas
$0
Included
Water/Garbage/Sewer
$0
Included
Television/Cable*
Expanded Cable Included.
See bottom of page for details.
See bottom of page for details.
Internet
$0
WiFi Included
Telephone
$0
Local & long distance included
Groceries/Meals
Dining plan: $375 included each month per person
Home Maintenance
Plumbing leak?
Air conditioner on the fritz?
We've got it taken care of.
Air conditioner on the fritz?
We've got it taken care of.
Heating/Air Conditioning
$0
Included
Pest Control
$0
Included
Plumbing
$0
Included
Landscaping
$0
Included
Pool Service
$0
Included
Appliance Repair
$0
Included
House Cleaning Service
$0
Included
Automobile & Associated Costs
With scheduled transportation included, many residents find they rarely drive their own car!
Car Payment
If you don't plan on bringing a car, you can leave these lines blank.
Registration & Auto Insurance
Gas
Maintenance/Repairs
Entertainment & Wellness
Social Events & Activities*
$0
Most activities and social events on campus are free. See below for more details.
Personal Security Alert
$0
Included for each resident
Gym Membership
$0
Included.
Total
$0.00
$0.00
Variable Expenses
| Social Events & Activities | Nearly all activities and social events on campus are free. However, for trips off-campus, such as dinners out, live theater, or museum visits, residents pay for admission tickets, meals, and incidentals (such as souvenirs). |
| Expanded Cable | Expanded Cable is included in your monthly rent (includes music channels). Upgraded TV/Cable packages may be purchased directly through the cable provider. |
| Dining Out | Residents’ monthly fee includes our flexible dining plan - $375/month per person. Complimentary Continental breakfast is served Monday through Saturday. |
