The national average cost of nursing homes almost never declines. In fact, the cost was negative (or declined) for only five months in the last quarter century (the months between 1997 and 2022).

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) says that homeowners aged 65 and over have a median home equity of $250,000. A big part ...

If you can afford the average cost of health care as you age, you'll be halfway to solving one of the thorniest problems in retirement planning. When it comes to bills, health care isn’t cheap.

skilled nursing care, more security At-home treatment, full-time and part-time options Average cost* $64,200 per year $116,800 per year for a private room $75,500 per year Assisted living ...

Nursing home care costs are soaring. For a private room in a nursing home, the average person spends nearly $10,000 per month ...