The cost of care varies based on the care setting, geographic location, and level of care required. Below you will find the national averages by care setting for 2019. These numbers vary greatly by state.
The average cost for homemaker services is $4,290 per month. This assumes 44 hours per week of services. Homemaker services include assistance with things like house cleaning, cooking meals, and running errands. The average cost for a home health aide is $4,385 per month. This assumes 44 hours per week of services. A home health aide provides assistance with your activities of daily living (Bathing, Dressing, Eating, Toileting, Transferring, and Continence). The average cost for skilled nursing care at home is $87.50 per visit.
The average cost for Adult Day Care is $1,625 per month.
The average cost for an Assisted Living Facility is $4,051 per month.
The average cost for a semi-private room in a skilled nursing facility is $7,513 per month. The average cost for a private room is $8,517 per month.