What this tracks
The cost of assisted living, nursing care, in-home care, and long-term care, by region — plus how fast those costs are rising.
Why it matters to you
Long-term care is the cost most families never see coming, and it can drain a lifetime of savings fast. Knowing the numbers early is how you protect both your parents and your own plan.
For example
An adult child helping an aging parent can compare in-home care against assisted living — and build a plan before a crisis forces a rushed, expensive choice.
Median monthly cost of senior care, by type
Care costs vary enormously by type — and they're a plan, not a surprise.
- Adult day care$2,100
- Assisted living$5,350
- Home health aide$6,300
- Nursing home (semi-private)$8,700
- Nursing home (private)$10,000
Representative U.S. median monthly costs (Genworth Cost of Care), rounded.
Build on it
Turn this into action with the related bricks:
- Aging Parents & EldercareHold up the people who held you up.
- Retirement & Financial IndependenceStop working for money. Make money work for you.
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