Boo's Mom Posted October 16, 2009 #51 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My parents have a two bedroom apartment in an independent living facility for around $1,000/mo. I don't think RCI could match that. That is VERY inexpensive for independent living ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted October 16, 2009 #52 Share Posted October 16, 2009 That is VERY inexpensive for independent living ! I agree. I remember my mother paying $4000 per month for a one bedroom unit and she only got one meal a day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted October 17, 2009 #53 Share Posted October 17, 2009 WOW! I had no idea people do this. Does the cruise line offer them special pricing? How can they afford it? Compare the cruise price (which can be pretty much all-inclusive) to what retirement communities are charging and I'm sure it is quite a bit cheaper! Even if you buy a condo or patio home for cash (after selling your primary home, for example), the monthly maintenance fees can be very steep. Add to that the cost of groceries, transportation, and recreation, etc and I think the cruise is quite economical. Most people, though, would not like the idea of having no other home. They may have family and friends that they would not like to be away from or they just need to have a place to come home to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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