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Nursing Home & Assisted Living Cost Calculator

Estimate total long-term care costs for nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

Calculation Inputs

Calculation Results

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Enter inputs on the left and click Calculate to view results.

Formula & Methodology

Based on Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2024; inflated over care period

Long-term care is the #1 financial risk in retirement. A 3-year stay in a nursing home can cost $300,000+.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?

Medicare covers only short-term skilled nursing care (up to 100 days after qualifying hospital stay). Long-term custodial care is paid by Medicaid (if eligible) or out-of-pocket.