The average price paid for skilled nursing facilities in 2003 was $31,650 per bed, the lowest since 1993.More than half of the deals in 2003 were for less than $30,000 per bed, compared with 39% in 2002.The average price per unit sold in the assisted living sector increased 11% to $72,500 per unit, though that fell short of record prices in 2000 and 2001.ore than half of the deals in 2003 were for less than $30,000 per bed, compared with 39% in 2002. The average price per unit sold in the assisted living sector increased 11% to $72,500 per unit, though that fell short of record prices in 2000 and 2001.