How Much Does Nursing Home Care Cost?

Nursing home care provides 24-hour skilled nursing and medical supervision in a licensed facility. Costs include a semi-private room, meals, personal care, and medical services.

Cost by State

State	Monthly Cost	Annual Cost	Daily Rate	Medicaid
Missouri	$5,875/mo	$70,500/yr	$193/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Mississippi	$6,087/mo	$73,044/yr	$200/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oklahoma	$6,087/mo	$73,044/yr	$200/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arkansas	$6,268/mo	$75,216/yr	$206/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Louisiana	$6,541/mo	$78,492/yr	$215/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alabama	$6,693/mo	$80,316/yr	$220/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kansas	$7,278/mo	$87,336/yr	$239/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Tennessee	$7,278/mo	$87,336/yr	$239/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Iowa	$7,429/mo	$89,148/yr	$244/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Carolina	$7,429/mo	$89,148/yr	$244/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
West Virginia	$7,429/mo	$89,148/yr	$244/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Georgia	$7,581/mo	$90,972/yr	$249/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Kentucky	$7,732/mo	$92,784/yr	$254/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Indiana	$7,885/mo	$94,620/yr	$259/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Ohio	$7,885/mo	$94,620/yr	$259/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Utah	$7,885/mo	$94,620/yr	$259/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Arizona	$8,122/mo	$97,464/yr	$267/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Nebraska	$8,122/mo	$97,464/yr	$267/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
South Dakota	$8,122/mo	$97,464/yr	$267/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Mexico	$8,274/mo	$99,288/yr	$272/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Carolina	$8,274/mo	$99,288/yr	$272/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Idaho	$8,425/mo	$101,100/yr	$277/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Montana	$8,577/mo	$102,924/yr	$282/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Texas	$8,728/mo	$104,736/yr	$287/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wyoming	$8,728/mo	$104,736/yr	$287/day	Medicaid not accepted
Nevada	$8,880/mo	$106,560/yr	$292/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Virginia	$8,880/mo	$106,560/yr	$292/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Michigan	$9,185/mo	$110,220/yr	$302/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Wisconsin	$9,185/mo	$110,220/yr	$302/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Colorado	$9,276/mo	$111,312/yr	$305/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Illinois	$9,397/mo	$112,764/yr	$309/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Florida	$9,488/mo	$113,856/yr	$312/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
North Dakota	$9,488/mo	$113,856/yr	$312/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Minnesota	$9,791/mo	$117,492/yr	$322/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Pennsylvania	$9,940/mo	$119,280/yr	$327/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Oregon	$10,086/mo	$121,032/yr	$332/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
California	$10,389/mo	$124,668/yr	$342/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Delaware	$10,389/mo	$124,668/yr	$342/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Washington	$10,389/mo	$124,668/yr	$342/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maine	$10,541/mo	$126,492/yr	$347/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Vermont	$10,541/mo	$126,492/yr	$347/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Maryland	$10,693/mo	$128,316/yr	$352/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Rhode Island	$10,844/mo	$130,128/yr	$357/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Hampshire	$11,444/mo	$137,328/yr	$376/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
New Jersey	$12,044/mo	$144,528/yr	$396/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Massachusetts	$13,250/mo	$159,000/yr	$436/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
New York	$13,250/mo	$159,000/yr	$436/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Alaska	$13,551/mo	$162,612/yr	$446/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Connecticut	$13,854/mo	$166,248/yr	$456/day	Medicaid accepted in this state
Hawaii	$14,454/mo	$173,448/yr	$475/day	Medicaid accepted in this state

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does nursing home care cost without insurance?

The national average cost of nursing home care is $9,034/mo ($108,408/yr). Costs vary significantly by state.

Does Medicare cover nursing home care?

Medicaid is the primary payer for nursing home care in most states. Eligibility requirements and coverage levels vary by state.

How much has nursing home care cost increased?

Nursing Home Care costs have increased by 3.5% year-over-year. This trend reflects rising labor costs, inflation, and increased demand.

Does Medicare cover nursing home care?

Medicare provides limited coverage for nursing home care. Medicare may cover short-term skilled nursing care but does not typically cover long-term custodial care.