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I tried assisted living for $7,000 a month, but felt it was way too expensive. I bought a small home and now live on my own.
Lana Mountford, 74, moved from an assisted living facility costing $7,000 a month to a two-bedroom house in 2024 due to rising costs and health challenges. She now lives independently in Bellingham, Washington, with part-time care at $35 per hour, managing health issues including a brain tumor and blood clots.
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