Care Costs

Wellbeing & Fitness

Assisted Living vs Home Care: The Cost Myths That Shape Care Decisions

12/02/2026

Flat-style illustrations show an older man with a cane supported by a woman at home, a wheelchair user beside house and apartment icons, a caregiver assisting a seated older adult, a piggy bank with bills and calculator, a couple managing care tasks, and older adults socialising at a table. The images highlight cost, support needs, and daily life in home care versus assisted living.

Choosing between assisted living and home care? A family carer examines the hidden costs, independence questions, and long-term planning realities.