Construction Cost Estimate for an Assisted - Senior Living
The following analysis estimates the cost to build an assisted - senior living with brick veneer / wood frame using US National Average costs from 2008 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 10000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build an assisted - senior living in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of assisted - senior living models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $102.15 | $1,021,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $25.54 | $255,375 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $6.13 | $61,290 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $133.82 | $1,338,165 | |
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Additional Assisted - Senior Living Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer on Block / Wood Truss | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Brick Veneer on Block / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Vinyl Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer on Block / Wood Truss | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Brick Veneer on Block / Bearing Wall | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Wood Siding / Wood Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Vinyl Siding / Wood Frame | view model |




