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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.
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Community-Based Services |
Yes
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Yes
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No
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Low to medium
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Home Health Care |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Low to high
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In-Law Apartments |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Low to high
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Housing for Aging and Disabled Individuals |
Yes
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Yes
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No
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Low to high
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Board and Care Homes |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Low to high
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Assisted Living |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Medium to high
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities |
Yes |
Yes
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Yes
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High
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Nursing Homes |
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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High
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Page Last Updated: July 2, 2007
Source: http://www.medicare.gov/LongTermCare/Static/Home.asp
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