Nursing homes certainly aren't cheap, but in the United States, the cost can vary greatly depending on which state you're in. This infographic from the NANHA utilizes data from SeniorLiving.org and takes into account the average costs of nursing homes from across the United States. Not only that, but each average annual cost is broken down even further, with data on the average costs per month, week, day, and even down to the hour. Did you know that nursing homes cost the most in Alaska? There, the average yearly costs for nursing homes is $341,184! That breaks down to be $28,432 per month and is also $6,561 per week, $934 per day, and $38.95 per hour.
All in all, the average cost of a nursing home on annual basis clocks in at $104,958.71. The cheapest state would be Oklahoma. There, the average yearly cost for a nursing home is $59,592, which breaks down to $4,966.00 monthly. Although it's still expensive, it's definitely much cheaper than Alaska.
Infographic by: nanha.org
All in all, the average cost of a nursing home on annual basis clocks in at $104,958.71. The cheapest state would be Oklahoma. There, the average yearly cost for a nursing home is $59,592, which breaks down to $4,966.00 monthly. Although it's still expensive, it's definitely much cheaper than Alaska.
Infographic by: nanha.org