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Care Cost Calculator

Estimate monthly care costs based on your parent's needs

📍 Where does your parent live?

Care costs vary significantly by region

High-cost area
NYC, SF Bay Area, LA, Boston, Seattle, DC
Medium-cost area
Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas
Lower-cost area
Midwest, South, rural areas

🩺 What level of care is needed?

Companion care
Company, light housekeeping, meal prep, errands
Personal care
Help with bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility
Skilled nursing
Wound care, injections, catheter care, medical monitoring
Memory care
Dementia or Alzheimer's requiring specialized care

⏰ How many hours of care per week?

For in-home care. If considering facility care, this helps compare costs.

10 hrs 40 hrs 80 hrs 168 hrs (24/7)
40 hours/week

➕ Any additional needs?

Select all that apply

Medication management
Transportation to appointments
Special diet/meal prep
Overnight supervision
Physical therapy

Your Estimated Care Costs

Based on your inputs, here's what to expect

Projected Annual Cost (Current Option)

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Based on home care at current hours. Costs typically increase 3-5% per year.

Ways to Reduce Costs

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