LONG TERM CARE COSTS

Long term care can be expensive.

In 2008 the average annual rate for a private nursing home room is $76,460 - up 17% since 2004. The demand and costs for in-home care are on the rise. And, we face an impending caregiver shortage that could drive costs even higher.

Most Americans are unprepared. Learn about expected costs and make sure long term care is part of your overall retirement plan.

2008 Cost of Care Map		Cost of Care Survey
Interactive: Select your region to view and calculate current and projected costs. Print download: PDFs		Explore the industry's most comprehensive report (PDF).
Trends & Findings		Survey Methodology
Five years of data reveal emerging trends in long term care costs.		We contacted over 40,000 providers to complete over 10,000 surveys.