Our Mission
SeniorCareCostCalc.com was created to solve a simple but critical problem: American families have no easy way to estimate what senior care will actually cost them. With long-term care costs rising faster than general inflation, and Medicaid/Medicare covering less than most people think, families are often blindsided by the financial reality of aging.
Our mission is to provide free, accurate, and transparent cost estimation tools based on the most authoritative data available, so that families can plan ahead, compare options, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Why We Built This Site
Every year, millions of American families face the challenge of paying for senior care. The system is complex: Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, Veterans benefits, state waiver programs — most people don't know what they qualify for or what things actually cost until they're in the middle of a crisis.
We believe that access to clear cost information should be free and easy. You shouldn't need to schedule a sales call with a facility just to get a price range. You shouldn't need to guess whether you can afford to retire in a different state.
Our Data Sources
We use only publicly available, authoritative data sources:
- Genworth Cost of Care Survey (2026) — The gold-standard annual survey of senior care costs across all 50 states, based on thousands of provider responses.
- CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) — Official Medicare and Medicaid data and guidelines.
- Administration for Community Living (ACL) — The federal agency overseeing aging services and the official LongTermCare.gov resource.
- State health departments and Medicaid agencies — For state-specific waiver programs, assisted living regulations, and median cost data.
Editorial Standards & Content Review
All content on this site is written by our editorial team and reviewed for accuracy against official sources. We do not accept payment for editorial content or calculator rankings. Our calculators use transparent, documented formulas — you can see the exact math on each calculator page.
How We Make Money
This site is supported by display advertising (Google AdSense). We do not sell user data, we do not have affiliate relationships with insurance companies or care facilities, and we do not charge for any calculator tools. Our goal is to remain a free, unbiased resource.
Contact
Have a question, suggestion, or data correction? Please contact us. We read every message and aim to respond within 5 business days.