Long Term Care
COSTS

Nationally, the average annual cost for a private room (single occupant) is $70,912 ($194.28/day), reflecting a 2.2% increase over 2005 rates ($190.20/day).

The average annual cost for a semi-private room (double occupancy) is $62,532 ($171.32/day), a 2.3% increase over 2005 rates ($167.44/day).

Across all home care provider types, the average hourly rate for home health aids is $25.32, a 13% increase over 2005 survery results. The average hourly rate for homemaker services is $17.09, a 3% increase over 2005 survery results.

Unlike certified home care providers, the non-certified providers also offer homemaker services. Nationally, non-certified, but licensed providers charge $17.73 per hour (a 5% increase compared with 2005 survey results) while non-certified and unlicensed providers charge $16.45 per hour (flat compared to 2005).

GENWORTH FINANCIAL 2006 COST OF CARE SURVEY