Cost of Care
Cost of Care Survey 2018
The world’s population is aging at a faster rate than ever before and people are living longer. Every day until 2030, 10,000 Baby Boomers a day will turn 651 and 7 out of 10 of people will require long term care in their lifetime.
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. Using Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool below, you and your family can calculate the cost of long term care across the U.S. Knowing the cost is a first step to helping you plan for it.
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Monthly Costs: National Median (2018)
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Adult Day Health Care, Assisted Living Facility, and Nursing Home Care categories do not use hourly rates.
National Median (2018)
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Private Room5 |
National Median (2018)
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Home Health Aide2 |
Adult Day Health Care1 |
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Private Room5 |
Change weekly Home Health Care hours (Only available with Daily, Monthly, or Annual Cost by Period)
The number of hours needed for home
health care can vary based on need.
40 hours = 8 hours of care/5 days a week
168 hours = 24 hours of care/7 days a week
For example:
20 hours = 4 hours of care/5 days a week
40 hours = 8 hours of care/5 days a week
168 hours = 24 hours of care/7 days a week
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About Cost of Care Survey 2018
For 15 years, Genworth has tracked the cost of care nationwide to help families understand long term care costs. Since 2004, the Cost of Care Survey has become the foundation for long term care planning. The 2018 survey, covers 440 regions and is based on data collected from more than 15,500 completed surveys was conducted by Carescout®. View Understand Key Findings and Methodology
The cost of care services varies by location, type of care service, and when the service is provided. These easy to access, view, and download tables show the Cost of Care 2018 national and state median rates for home care and facilities. View National and State Data Tables
Over the past 15 years, Genworth has uncovered several trends across the long term care services landscape. Not surprisingly, the cost of all types of care has steadily risen over the years - from homemaker services to nursing home care. Discover Trends & Insights including the most expensive and least expensive areas for Care in 2018 and get a glimpse into what the cost of long term care may look like in the future.
- "The Guide To Being A Baby Boomer" (seniorliving.org), site accessed 05/14/19.
- 2019 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (www.longtermcare.acl.gov), site accessed 05/14/19.