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title: Payment Options - How To Pay For Assisted Living
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# [Payment Options - How To Pay For Assisted Living](https://blog.merrillgardens.com/payment-options-how-to-pay-for-assisted-living)

 Written by [The Team at Merrill Gardens](https://blog.merrillgardens.com/author/the-team-at-merrill-gardens) | Jan 10, 2020 8:00:00 AM

Making the decision to move to a retirement community can be exciting, but you may have questions about where you are going to live and the costs associated with your choice. Merrill Gardens is here to give you some resources to help decide what the best fit is for you or your loved one. 

There are several ways to pay for assisted living:

- Private pay
- Assets
- Long term care insurance
- Veterans benefits
- Other options

The link below provides additional details, and outlines topics such as cost comparison, included amenities, and FAQs. You can print this tool and compare the cost between assisted living and your home, if applicable. We hope this resource helps you in your search and we encourage you to give any Merrill Gardens community a call if you have any questions. We are ready to welcome you to your new home!

Please [click here](https://g5-assets-cld-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy/v1578679434/g5/g5-c-iqbdd9s4-merrill-gardens-client/uploads/Payment_Options_Infographic_yfkesc.png) for a printable resource sheet regarding payment options. 

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