How Much Does Long-Term Care Cost?
The costs for long-term care vary depending on the service. For example, in 2005, the average cost for a day in a nursing home in Wisconsin was approximately $164. Home health care can also be costly. A home health visit by a registered nurse can cost approximately $100, depending on the length of the visit. Home health aide personal care services provided by a home health agency could cost $50 to $60 per hour (Wisconsin Department of Health Services).
Other types of long-term care services can also be expensive if they are provided frequently or for a long period of time.
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How long do people stay in long-term
care facilities?
- 36% stay less than 1 year
- 32.5% stay from 1 to 3 years
- 14% stay from 3 to 5 years
- 17% stay 5 years or more
-National Center for Health Statistics
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