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Click Here to See the National Cost of Care
In 2007, the average
nursing home cost in the United States was $213 per day for a private room, or about $6,400 per month, up from $181 in
2003. But there are large variations from area to area, according to a recent market study released by the MetLife Mature
Market Institute. The average monthly cost for assisted living in 2007 was $2,969.
However, in the Boston area, the average daily cost for a private room in a nursing home shot up to $297, or $108,000
annually, up from $232 per day and $84,680 annually in 2003. Assisted Living facilities
in Boston are averaging around $4,500 per month, but the range can be from $3,000 to $6,000. See the
link above for the full national survey.
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