I found this calculator over on the MetLife website. It is easy to use.
Here are some national numbers. The cost could be lower or higher in your area. Numbers are a little dated.
Average costs of long-term care in 2006:
- Private room in a nursing home $206 a day; $75,190 annually
- Semi-private room in a nursing home $183 a day; $66,795 annually
- Home health care aide $19 an hour
In south Florida, you can hire an around the clock, live in, caregiver aide for $120-$150 a day (hired directly by you).
Or, you can pay an agency $150-$180 a day for a person with similar experience and credentials.
You might be able to find an assisted living facility in this area for as low as $3200 a month. South Florida is overbuilt with assisted living facilities right now.
If you live in Vermont you are fortunate. They will pay you $45 a day to keep your loved one at home. They also help with out of pocket costs for things like real estate taxes and income taxes.
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You might be able to find an assisted living facility in this area for as low as $3200 a month. South Florida is overbuilt with assisted living facilities right now.
If you live in Vermont you are fortunate. They will pay you $45 a day to keep your loved one at home. They also help with out of pocket costs for things like real estate taxes and income taxes.
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