Key facts
- Lana Mountford, 74, moved from assisted living to a two-bedroom house.
- The cost of assisted living was $7,000 per month.
- Mountford now manages her health issues independently with a part-time caregiver.
- She cited rising costs as the reason for her move.
Lana Mountford, 74, opted to leave an assisted living facility that cost $7,000 per month, finding it too expensive. She has since purchased a two-bedroom house and now lives independently. Mountford manages her health concerns with the assistance of a part-time caregiver, choosing homeownership as a more cost-effective solution than continued assisted living.