Compare Senior Care Types
See costs and services side-by-side for all senior care options in your state.
What's Included in Each Care Type
In-Home Aide
- Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Meal preparation and feeding assistance
- Light housekeeping and laundry
- Medication reminders
- Companionship and errands
- Flexible scheduling (part-time to 24/7)
Assisted Living
- Private or shared apartment/room
- Three meals per day plus snacks
- Personal care assistance
- Medication management
- Housekeeping and laundry service
- Social activities and transportation
- 24-hour staff availability
Nursing Home (Private Room)
- Private room with bathroom
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- All meals and dietary accommodations
- Medication administration
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Medical monitoring and emergency response
- Social services and activities
Nursing Home (Semi-Private)
- Shared room (typically 2 residents)
- Same medical care as private room
- All meals and nursing services included
- Lower cost alternative to private room
Adult Day Care
- Daytime supervision and activities
- Meals and snacks during program hours
- Social interaction and mental stimulation
- Some health monitoring
- Respite for family caregivers
- Typically operates weekdays, 7am-6pm
Updated March 2026. Based on Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey data.