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Summary: When planning for nursing home costs, it helps to know what they charge! Although many people are using $50,000 a year as an estimate of current charges, recent data suggests the average may now be nearing $60,000 a year. When planning for nursing home costs, it helps to know what they charge! Although many people are using $50,000 a year as an estimate of current Nursing Home charges, recent data suggests the average may now be nearing $60,000 a year.
Cost of Nursing Home Care - State by State. Prior to a discussion of the financial options available to help pay for nursing home care, it is helpful to understand the costs involved. In 2016, the national, daily average for nursing home care for a shared room was $225. The least expensive states are located in the Southeastern US and Mid-West where the daily cost was closer to $160.