Missouri’s costs for nursing homes, assisted living are below national average

The median cost for a home health aide in Missouri was about in line with the national median, but costs for both assisted living and nursing homes were about 30 percent below the national median.

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Nursing home and assisted living facility costs are based on private room rates; home health aide costs are based on 44-hour work weeks.

Source: Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey, conducted by CareScout, June 2017

Credit: Brent Jones | St. Louis Public Radio