Despite saying she only has access on a daily basis to less than $20, former media maven Wendy Williams’ guardianship has her trapped in an apartment that monthly costs more than a New York sanitation worker makes in a year.
Reports about the extraordinary costs associated with the upscale senior living facilities in New York, sheds light on how the former radio host’s money is being spent.
High Rent?
In a time when she is looking to get out of this arrangement, imposed by the state and her bank, this might raise eyebrows about her care and how her money is being spent.
Williams, 60, currently resides in a luxury assisted living facility under court-ordered guardianship, with her financial affairs managed by appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey.
Industry experts indicate that basic accommodations at such facilities start at approximately $27,000 monthly, with specialized memory care potentially adding $10,000 to $25,000 in additional expenses, according to an exclusive article from New York Post.
“Premium memory care units like the one Williams reportedly occupies can cost up to $52,000 monthly for comprehensive services,” said Jeremy Clerc, CEO of Assisted, a senior living placement service familiar with the facility.
Adding, “These costs can quickly accumulate to over $600,000 annually, creating significant financial implications even for high-net-worth individuals.”
The residence offers resort-style amenities including gourmet dining with customized nutrition plans, 24-hour concierge services, spa facilities, fitness center, cultural programming, and smart home-equipped private apartments.
Residential units range from its biggest one-bedroom at the facility being 808 square feet to its two-bedroom apartments measuring up to 1,245 square feet, with pricing adjusted accordingly.
According to TMZ, an employee at the facility claimed Williams was moved to a memory care unit after allegedly drinking during lunch.
Initially, she was placed on an unrestricted floor, but after the reported incident eight months ago, supervisors relocated her to a restricted unit, limiting her access to the elevator to prevent a recurrence.
The mother of one has said on multiple accounts that she is restricted as a punishment for sharing too much about her living conditions to family, friends, and her fans.
Williams’ situation highlights the complex financial dynamics when substantial assets come under guardianship control.
The former talk show host, who reportedly accumulated a net worth of approximately $40 million during her career hosting “The Wendy Williams Show” from 2008 to 2022, has experienced significant financial fluctuations recently.
Various financial reports indicate widely divergent estimates of Williams’ current net worth: $28 million (including real estate and other assets), $20 million (based on career earnings), and as low as $5 million (adjusted for recent legal and medical expenses).
In a January 2025 statement on “The Breakfast Club” that caught the attention of financial advisers specializing in elder care, Williams claimed severely restricted access to her finances, declaring just how little access she has to bank account.
“I have $15. I have $15. What does that do?” she said, before adding, “My money is in prison.”
She has recently intensified efforts to regain control of her financial affairs, signing an affidavit requesting termination of the guardianship. Her legal team has arranged for an independent medical evaluation to reassess her capacity to manage her assets.
Despite being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Williams has disputed this diagnosis, adding another layer of complexity to the financial guardianship arrangement.
For her, the financial implications extend beyond just the monthly cost of care. With luxury facilities charging substantial fees for comprehensive services, individuals with even significant wealth can have their savings wasted without their knowledge.
“Ms. How You Doing” is reportedly set to meet with a physician selected by her new legal team for another mental evaluation this week, which will be the latest step in Williams’ fight for control over her own personal and financial affairs.
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