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Perceived long-term care provider costs in the United States 2017

Perception of long-term care provider costs by Americans aged 40 years and older as of 2017

This survey shows the costs of long-term care providers as perceived by Americans aged 40 years or older, sorted by type of care, as of 2017. The calculated average cost of a nursing home was between 6,000 and 8,000 USD per month. Some 18% of respondents overestimated these costs, while 54% underestimated them.

Nursing home 7000 54 26 18
Assisted living facility 3500 44 25 30
Home health care aide 1500 9 29 59