Long-Term Care Needs Calculator

Long-Term Care Needs Calculator

This calculator is designed to quickly estimate your potential future long-term care (LTC) costs, the future value of your current savings, and the gap between these two amounts--your unprotected LTC need. Simply enter an amount for each category listed, then click the calculate button for results.

Number of years until LTC is needed

Estimated daily cost of LTC*

*The costs of long-term care vary widely. Your estimated costs may be higher or lower depending on where you live and the care you need. Refer to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site (www.longtermcare.gov) for estimates on the average cost of nursing home care for each state.

Years you expect to need LTC**

**How long you may need care depends on many factors including your age, health, gender, and where you live. You can get more information from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services site (www.longtermcare.gov).

Estimated LTC inflation rate***

***The cost of long-term care is rising. While the annual increase in the cost of long-term care depends on many factors, for reference, most long-term care insurance policies offer simple or compound inflation protection options of between 1% and 5% per year.

Funds currently saved

Average annual rate of return expected on current savings