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Philadelphia PA Estate Planning Blog
Monday, October 31, 2011
MetLife recently released their Market Survey of Long-Term Care Costs for 2011, and the statistics do not bode well for seniors and those that need long-term care.
A few statistics from the report that you should know about:
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The average cost of a nursing home (private room) across the USA increased 4.4%, from $229 per day to $239 per day.
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On average across the country, a semi-private room costs $78,110 per year, and a private room costs $87,235 per year.
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In Philadelphia, the average costs are higher. The average private room costs $285 per day, with the high being $325 per day. At the average, the cost per year is $104,025 and at the high, the cost per year is $118,625. Ouch.
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Assisted Living Facilities: On average, they cost $3,477 per month, an increase of $184 or 5.6% from 2010.
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Home Health Care: Average hourly rate is $21, and the daily rate for Adult Day Services is $70.
We continue to point out to our clients that long-term care costs are rising, probably faster than inflation. If you have concerns about long-term care costs, you should speak with an elder law attorney who can help your family plan craft a plan for preserving part of your estate in case long-term care is needed. Elder law professionals have a variety of tools available, such as long-term care insurance, trusts, sophisticated gifting strategies, and more.
The Law Offices of Jeremy A. Wechsler assist clients with Estate Planning matters in Willow Grove, PA as well as Abington, Hatboro, Dresher, Horsham, Bryn Athyn, Huntingdon Valley, Fort Washington, Jenkintown, Glenside, Oreland, Warminister, Wyncote, Ambler, Elkins Park, Flourtown, Philadelphia, Warrington, Cheltenham, Gwynedd Valley, Jamison, Feasterville Trevose, Richboro, North Wales, Blue Bell, Lafayette Hill, King of Prussia, Collegeville, Oaks, Phoenixville, Oxford Valley, Langhorne, Penndel, Bristol, Fairless Hills, Bensalem, Plymouth Meeting, Furlong, Philadelphia County, Bucks County and Montgomery County.
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