Really it varies so very much that you can only be advised to check in your own area. Even in the State of California, the 4,200 my brother paid in Palm Springs for two lovely rooms and level one care would cost easily twice that for the Bay Area. Do consider tours given by such agencies (and there are more than a few) such as "A Place for Mom" which have an interview with you about the elder, their needs for level of care and their assets, and then give you a tour of facilities available (often virtual in these days). You can also call facilities in your area.
You can join Nextdoor.com and ask your community to PM (private message) you what they are paying. They can also give you great first-hand insights into which facilities are really worth looking into.
The best way to find out what costs in your area are is to search online, identify potential care facilities, then contact them directly or get information from their websites to create a list of facilities, what they offer, and the costs. Then you can compare and find an average, but only from the list you create.
Over the years I've seen publications listing dozens of care facilities in the area, with brief descriptions on the amenities. I don't remember the publisher, but you could again search online and locate AL facilities, then make comparisons and average them out.
AARP may also have some lists, as might local governments, or senior centers.
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Different regions of our country will have different costs of living.
The facilities themselves are going to differ.
Some are like hotel rooms. They are no more than a room and bathroom. Some will allow a mini fridge and microwave.
I looked at a facility that the memory care units did not even allow a microwave in the room.
Other facilities were like apartment units with a complete kitchen, living room and bedroom.
So, prices will vary greatly according to zip code, space provided and amenities.
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Over the years I've seen publications listing dozens of care facilities in the area, with brief descriptions on the amenities. I don't remember the publisher, but you could again search online and locate AL facilities, then make comparisons and average them out.
AARP may also have some lists, as might local governments, or senior centers.