Cost of Care Survey

During July and August 2020, CareScout, a Genworth company, contacted 57,981 providers by phone to complete 14,326 surveys of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day health facilities and home care providers.

• Surveyors polled 17.2 percent of home health care providers, resulting in 3,981 completed surveys.
• Surveyors polled 22.1 percent of adult day health care facilities, resulting in 870 completed surveys.
• Surveyors polled 13.3 percent of licensed assisted living facilities, resulting in 6,050 completed surveys.
• Surveyors polled 22.7 percent of certified and licensed nursing homes, resulting in 3,425 completed surveys.

Potential respondents were selected randomly from the CareScout nationwide database of providers in each category of long term care services. Survey respondents represent all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey publishes costs in 435 regions based on the 384 U.S. Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) as defined by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.

Since the inception of the survey, Genworth has followed industry guidance with representing 44 hours as the estimated number of hours per week for professional inhome caregivers. Since we understand that everyone’s situation may vary based on the degree of required care, you can use the “Change weekly In-Home Care hours” section (located below the Cost of Care table) to adjust the number of hours from 7 hours per week to a maximum of 168 hours (24 hours of care / 7 days a week) to better represent your care needs.

CareScout, a Genworth company, helps Americans across the United States find quality care providers for their long term care needs. As an objective source for this provider information, CareScout, developed the nation’s first quality of care rating system for certified nursing homes and home care providers. Large employers, risk underwriters, and families rely on CareScout’s proprietary ratings system, the CareScout network, and its database of about 100,000 providers, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities and home care agencies, to help find and arrange the most appropriate care for loved ones. For more information, visit carescout.com.

Learn more about Long Term Care and the choices in care settings

Home Health Aide (HHA) and Personal Care Aide (PCA)^c
Home Health Aides and/or Patient Care Assistants help with patient’s daily activities such as: cleaning and bathing, toileting, dressing, housekeeping, scheduling, transferring, shopping for groceries, and serving meals. If qualified with training, some HHAs or PCAs can check vital signs such as pulse, temperature, and respiration rate. The educational requirements for an HHA or PCA is typically a high school diploma.

Nursing Assistant (CNA)^d
Nursing Assistants, also known as Certified Nursing Assistants, provide basic care needs for a patient’s daily activities such as: cleaning and bathing, toileting, dressing, transferring, measuring vital signs and blood pressure, and serving meals. Some Nursing Assistants can administer medications depending on state they work in. The educational requirements for a Nursing Assistant or CNA are to attend a state approved education program and pass a state competency exam.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licenses Vocational Nurse (LVN)^e
LPNs and LVNs, provide more advanced care needs under the supervision of a registered nurse, such as: checking vital signs, changing bandages, inserting catheters, bathing, dressing, discussing care needs, and reporting patient status to registered nurses or doctors. Some LPNs and LVNs can administer medications and IV drips depending on state they work in. The educational requirements for a LPNs and LVNs is to receive a certificate or diploma by attending a state approved educational program. LPNs and LVNs also must pass the National Council Licensure Examination.

Registered Nurse (RN)^f
Registered Nurses, also knowns as RNs, provide advanced care needs and educate the patient and family members about health conditions. Registered Nurses do the following, but not limited to assess patients’ conditions, administer patient’s medicines and treatments, operate and monitor medical equipment, perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, and educate patients and families on how to manage illnesses or injuries. Some RN’s oversee LPNs, CNAs, and HHAs. There are three pathways to become a registered nurse: receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing (BSN), an Associates Degree in nursing (ADN), or a diploma from an approved nursing program. RNs also must pass the National Council of Licensure Examination before practicing.