The World’s Population is Aging at a Faster Rate Than Ever Before

Every day until 2030, 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65, and 70% will require long-term care in their lifetime.

The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location and level of care required, among other factors. One thing is true across the board though: senior care is expensive and it continues to increase year after year. Understanding these costs is the first step to helping you and your family plan for it.

To help your family prepare, here are the median annual costs by level of care and type of setting according to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey.

The Genworth Cost of Care Survey is released every year and is considered the industry standard for determining the average cost of senior care across the country.

Home Health Aide Services

Top 5 Most Expensive StatesTop 5 Least Expensive States
1 Minnesota $75,50447 Arkansas $45,760
2 Washington $72,369 48 Mississippi $42,328
3 Rhode Island $70,92849 West Virginia $42,328
4 Hawaii $68,64050 Alabama $41,184
5 Massachusetts $67,79351 Louisiana $38,896

Adult Day Health Care

Top 5 Most Expensive StatesTop 5 Least Expensive States
1 Maine $41,60047 Ohio $15,600
2 Wyoming $39,000 48 South Carolina $15,470
3 Alaska $36,66049 North Carolina $15,340
4 Vermont $35,75050 Texas $8,377
5 Oregon $30,98451 Alabama $7,865

Assisted Living Facility

Top 5 Most Expensive StatesTop 5 Least Expensive States
1 Delaware $80,28047 Arkansas $42,000
2 New Hampshire $79,80048 Georgia $42,000
3 New Jersey $79,80049 Utah $40,800
4 Alaska $79,59050 Alabama $37,800
5 Connecticut $75,60051 Missouri $36,000

Skilled Nursing (Semi-Private Room)

Top 5 Most Expensive StatesTop 5 Least Expensive States
1 Alaska $448,95047 Arkansas $148,190
2 Connecticut $155,12548 Louisiana $66,430
3 Massachusetts $151,47549 Oklahoma $63,875
4 District of Columbia $149,65050 Missouri $60,955
5 Delaware $148,19051 Texas $60,225

Skilled Nursing (Private Room)

Top 5 Most Expensive StatesTop 5 Least Expensive States
1 Alaska $436,54047 Arkansas $78,475
2 District of Columbia $172,28048 Texas $76,650
3 Connecticut $167,90049 Louisiana $70,080
4 Hawaii $165,61950 Oklahoma $69,350
5 Massachusetts $162,42551 Missouri $68,985