Updated 2026 Data
Nursing Home Cost (2026)
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) provide round-the-clock medical care by licensed nurses. They serve residents with complex health needs, post-surgical recovery, or chronic conditions requiring ongoing medical supervision.
National Median (2026)
$9,733/mo
per month
Annual Cost
$116,796
per year at median
Cost Range
$7,500 - $12,000
low to high nationally
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Use Cost Calculator (Free)Nursing Home vs. Other Care Types â Cost Comparison
| Care Type | Low | Median | High | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $3,500 | $5,350 | $8,000 | $64,200 |
| Memory Care | $5,000 | $6,935 | $10,000 | $83,220 |
| Nursing Home | $7,500 | $9,733 | $12,000 | $116,796 |
| Home Care | $3,500 | $5,148 | $7,500 | $61,776 |
| Independent Living | $2,000 | $3,500 | $5,500 | $42,000 |
| Adult Day Care | $1,300 | $1,885 | $2,800 | $22,620 |
All costs are monthly estimates for United States (National Median). Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey.
Nursing Home Cost by State
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Alabama$7,756/moAlaska$33,150/moArizona$8,517/moArkansas$6,844/moCalifornia$11,652/moColorado$9,733/moConnecticut$14,463/moDelaware$11,315/moFlorida$9,581/moGeorgia$7,756/moHawaii$14,463/moIdaho$9,246/moIllinois$8,213/moIndiana$8,213/moIowa$7,604/moKansas$7,300/moKentucky$8,213/moLouisiana$6,844/moMaine$10,950/moMaryland$10,950/moMassachusetts$14,098/moMichigan$9,855/moMinnesota$10,220/moMississippi$7,300/moMissouri$6,083/moMontana$8,820/moNebraska$8,517/moNevada$9,125/moNew Hampshire$12,775/moNew Jersey$12,410/moNew Mexico$8,820/moNew York$13,585/moNorth Carolina$8,213/moNorth Dakota$10,584/moOhio$8,517/moOklahoma$6,570/moOregon$10,950/moPennsylvania$11,475/moRhode Island$10,584/moSouth Carolina$7,604/moSouth Dakota$8,213/moTennessee$7,604/moTexas$7,300/moUtah$8,213/moVermont$11,315/moVirginia$8,820/moWashington$11,315/moWest Virginia$9,733/moWisconsin$9,855/moWyoming$9,490/moDistrict of Columbia$12,410/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
The national median cost of nursing home is $9,733 per month in 2026. Costs range from $7,500 to $12,000 depending on location, room type, and level of care needed.
Medicare generally does not cover nursing home costs for long-term stays. However, Medicaid may cover some costs through state waiver programs. VA benefits may also be available for eligible veterans. Use our Medicaid Eligibility Checker or VA Benefits guide for details.
States in the South and Midwest tend to have the lowest nursing home costs. Use our state-by-state cost tool below to compare exact pricing in your area.
Options include: Medicaid waiver programs, VA Aid and Attendance benefits, long-term care insurance, selling or renting a home, life insurance conversion, and bridge loans. Our Savings Runway Calculator can help you plan financially.
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