Long Term Care Rates Vary by State
Long term care costs by state vary, but the average annual rate (2016) for care nationwide is:
In-home Care:
$45,760 for homemaker services; $46,332 for home health aides.
Homemaker services refer to hired help that assists in household chores. On the other hand, home health aides provide medical assistance in a patient’s home.
Assisted Living Facility:
$43,539
Otherwise known in California as residential care facilities, these centers provide personal care and assistance for individuals to accomplish their activities of daily living (ADLs).
Adult Day Health Care:
$17,680
As compared to round-the-clock caregivers, adult daycare centers provide care and assistance for a limited amount of time.
Nursing Home Care:
$82,125 for semi-private rooms; $92,378 for private rooms
Nursing homes provide professional and supervised support and care 24/7.
Long Term Costs
More information about long term care costs per state can be found below: