How much a nursing home room costs in all 50 states

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The older we get, the more expensive and difficult it can be to manage our health.
From home care to assisted living, to nursing homes, there’s a number of ways to get extra support to keep elderly people’s health in control, with varying prices.
A private nursing home room, for instance, can cost as little as $5,293 a month or as high as $27,573 depending on which state you live in.
Here’s how much a nursing home room costs in each of the 50 states.

As we grow older and our health isn’t what it used to be, the time might come for a conversation about whether getting extra help.

From home care to assisted living, to nursing homes, there’s a number of ways to get extra support to keep elderly people’s health in control, with varying prices.

For instance, the cost of a private room in a nursing home can vary wildly by state, from as low as $5,293 a month in Oklahoma to as high as $27,573 a month in Alaska.

Here’s a look at the median monthly cost of a private nursing home room in every state, according to survey data collected by Genworth, an insurance company that provides long-term care insurance.

Keep reading to see the 10 most expensive states.

10. Delaware, $10,950 per month

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Delaware is among the most expensive states, at $10,950 per month. According to US Census data, the state had about 174,128 residents 65 and older in 2017.

9. New Hampshire, $11,102 per month

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New Hampshire has about 236,157 residents 65 and older. For those who choose to receive nursing home care, the cost is about $11,102 per month.

8. North Dakota, $11,690 per month

North Dakota is another state with more expensive costs associated with nursing home care. The state has 113,208 residents 65 and older.

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