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 people will require long term care in their lifetime².

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.

Calculate the Cost of Care in your area.

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.