Below are some national average costs for long-term care in the United States (in 2016). Average costs for specific states are also available.

• $225 a day or $6,844 per month for a semi-private room in a nursing home
• $253 a day or $7,698 per month for a private room in a nursing home
• $119 a day or $3,628 per month for care in an assisted living facility (for a one-bedroom unit)
• $20.50 an hour for a health aide
• $20 an hour for homemaker services
• $68 per day for services in an adult day health care center

The cost of long-term care depends on the type and duration of care you need, the provider you use, and where you live. Costs can be affected by certain factors, such as:

• Time of day. Home health and home care services, provided in two-to-four-hour blocks of time referred to as "visits," are generally more expensive in the evening, on weekends, and on holidays
• Extra charges for services provided beyond the basic room, food and housekeeping charges at facilities, although some may have "all inclusive" fees.
• Variable rates in some community programs, such as adult day service, are provided at a per-day rate, but can be more based on extra events and activities