Free Long-Term Care Cost Calculator

Project the future cost of long-term care and determine how much savings or insurance you need to cover it.

USD

Average nursing home ~$95k, assisted living ~$55k, home care ~$60k

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Projected Annual Cost

$131,467

Total Projected LTC Cost$394,402
Monthly Savings Needed$1,643

Projected Annual Cost vs Years Until Care Needed

Long-Term Care Planning

Current Average Costs (Annual)

  • Nursing home (private room): ~$108,000
  • Nursing home (semi-private): ~$95,000
  • Assisted living: ~$55,000
  • Home health aide: ~$60,000
  • Formula

    Future Cost = Current Cost x (1 + Inflation Rate)^Years

    Healthcare inflation runs 3-5% per year, outpacing general inflation.

    Coverage Options

  • Long-term care insurance
  • Hybrid life/LTC policies
  • Self-funding through savings
  • Medicaid (for those who qualify)
  • Example Calculation

    $60,000 current annual cost, care needed in 20 years, 3-year duration, 4% inflation.

    1. 01Future annual cost = $60,000 x (1.04)^20 = $131,512
    2. 02Total cost = $131,512 x 3 years = $394,537
    3. 03Monthly savings needed = $394,537 / (20 x 12) = $1,644

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