Tours move fast. Budget clarity requires specific questions. Start with the base rate. Ask what the base includes and request it in writing. Then ask what fees show up on move in month.
Next, ask about care pricing. How do they assess care. What categories drive cost. How often do they reassess. What triggers a change. Ask what families often misunderstand about pricing.
Then ask for a sample invoice. This one document tells you how predictable costs are. It also reveals where add ons tend to appear.
Finally, ask what happens if your loved one needs more care. Can they stay. Does cost change gradually or jump by care level. Ask how they communicate changes.
Bring your advisor into the loop. We can help you interpret answers, compare communities fairly, and avoid touring options that cannot fit your budget long term.
