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Summary of Long-Term Care Choices | ![]() |
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  | ![]() | Community-Based Services | Home Health Care | In-Law Apartments |
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Housing for Aging and Disabled Individuals | Board and Care Homes | Assisted Living |
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Nursing Homes |
The cost of long-term care can vary quite a bit depending on what kind of care you need, where you get the care, and where you live. The chart below shows how these costs generally compare with each other.
Select any of the long-term care services below to receive more information about that topic.
Help with activities of daily living | Help with additional services | Help with care needs | Range of costs | |
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Community-Based Services | Yes | Yes | No | Low to medium |
Home Health Care | Yes | Yes | Yes | Low to high |
In-Law Apartments | Yes | Yes | Yes | Low to high |
Housing for Aging and Disabled Individuals | Yes | Yes | No | Low to high |
Board and Care Homes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Low to high |
Assisted Living | Yes | Yes | Yes | Medium to high |
Continuing Care Retirement Communities | Yes | Yes | Yes | High |
Nursing Homes | Yes | Yes | Yes | High |
Page Last Updated: August 3, 2012