Nursing Home Cost Calculator by State
Compare nursing home, assisted living, and senior care costs across all 50 states. The national average is $8,900/month. Select your state for a detailed cost calculator.
$8,900
National Avg/Mo
$106,800
National Avg/Yr
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Most Expensive States for Nursing Home Care
$30,700
Alaska
$14,800
Connecticut
$14,400
Hawaii
$13,800
New York
$13,700
Massachusetts
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Alabama$7,350/mo
Alaska$30,700/mo
Arizona$8,000/mo
Arkansas$6,400/mo
California$11,500/mo
Colorado$9,600/mo
Connecticut$14,800/mo
Delaware$11,200/mo
Florida$9,500/mo
Georgia$7,200/mo
Hawaii$14,400/mo
Idaho$8,200/mo
Illinois$7,500/mo
Indiana$7,700/mo
Iowa$6,800/mo
Kansas$6,600/mo
Kentucky$7,900/mo
Louisiana$5,800/mo
Maine$10,800/mo
Maryland$10,800/mo
Massachusetts$13,700/mo
Michigan$9,200/mo
Minnesota$10,400/mo
Mississippi$7,300/mo
Missouri$5,800/mo
Montana$8,500/mo
Nebraska$8,100/mo
Nevada$9,200/mo
New Hampshire$12,200/mo
New Jersey$12,200/mo
New Mexico$8,600/mo
New York$13,800/mo
North Carolina$8,100/mo
North Dakota$11,400/mo
Ohio$8,200/mo
Oklahoma$6,200/mo
Oregon$11,000/mo
Pennsylvania$10,600/mo
Rhode Island$10,300/mo
South Carolina$7,800/mo
South Dakota$7,600/mo
Tennessee$7,200/mo
Texas$6,200/mo
Utah$7,300/mo
Vermont$11,200/mo
Virginia$9,200/mo
Washington$10,800/mo
West Virginia$10,700/mo
Wisconsin$9,700/mo
Wyoming$9,200/mo
Understanding Nursing Home Costs in 2026
Nursing home costs have been rising at approximately 3-5% annually, driven by staffing shortages, regulatory requirements, and increasing demand from aging baby boomers. The average American turning 65 today has a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care.
Key factors that affect nursing home costs by state:
- Cost of Living: States with higher costs of living (CT, MA, AK, NY) have significantly higher nursing home costs
- Staffing Requirements: States with stricter nurse-to-patient ratio requirements tend to have higher costs
- Medicaid Reimbursement: States with lower Medicaid reimbursement rates may shift costs to private-pay residents
- Urban vs. Rural: Urban facilities typically cost 20-40% more than rural facilities within the same state
- Facility Quality: 5-star rated facilities cost 15-30% more than 1-2 star facilities