We cannot predict the future, but we could eventually need caregiving services on a long‑term basis. The cost of receiving these services can jeopardize not only our lifestyle but also our family's lifestyle and the financial security we've spent our lifetime establishing. This calculator is intended to help you better understand the costs of one such event, a long‑term care (LTC) event.
- The purpose of this material is not for the marketing and solicitation of insurance but rather is an educational resource that provides information on the potential cost of services for a long-term care event and how that cost can vary.
- Northwestern Long Term Care Insurance Company is a subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (Northwestern Mutual), Milwaukee, WI.
- Source of cost of care by state is the Northwestern Long Term Care Cost of Care Survey. December 2019. Long Term Care Group, Inc.
- Annual cost of home health aide based on average hourly rate, 8 hours a day, and 365 days a year. Annual cost of assisted living based on average monthly rate for 12 months. Annual cost of nursing facility based on average nursing home private daily room rate for 365 days.
- *In California, "Assisted Living" is known as "Residential Care Facility".
- Assumption is an estimate; actual inflation may be higher or lower than 5%.
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