How Much Is Med Management at Assisted Living?

Date Updated: July 26, 2024

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Rachel Lustbader

Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.

Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers

How much medication management at assisted living costs is typically around $300 per month, in addition to the base room and board price. The medication management fee pays for help with your medications from professional aides who remind you to take your prescriptions, help you organize your everyday medications and track possible side effects.

How do assisted living facilities charge for medication management?

Assisted living facilities charge for medication management as part of an overall level of care. They use a tiered system that adds a flat fee to the monthly bill based on the services you need. With this model, your cost will increase if you eventually need a higher level of care.

Some assisted living communities use an a la carte pricing structure. You pay only for the services you need, which includes medication management. This arrangement works well if you can do many things independently but require minimal to moderate help with activities of daily living.

You can also look for an all-inclusive assisted living facility. While an all-inclusive community is typically more expensive than other options on your list, the monthly fee covers all the available services. You won’t have to pay extra for medication management if you need it.

Who needs help withmedication management?

You may need help with medication management if you take five or more prescription drugs, have multiple chronic conditions or aren’t sure how to take your medications correctly. This type of assistance is also beneficial if you sometimes forget to take your medication or take too much. In these cases, medication management helps you stay healthy. According to the National Library of Medicine, 30% of hospital admissions for older adults result from medication issues such as taking prescriptions incorrectly.