Compare monthly care rates across 3 cities and 16 CMS-certified nursing facilities in District of Columbia.
Models eldercare inflation, home equity liquidation fees (7%), income offsets & Medicaid spend-down rules.
At District of Columbia's average caregiver rate of $47.00/hr, hiring in-home care equals the $8,330/mo cost of Assisted Living at exactly 40.9 hours per week (~5.8 hrs/day).
Saves $4,257/mo vs. Assisted Living (excludes home mortgage/utilities).
Full-time home care costs $631/mo more than Assisted Living (where meals & utilities are included).
Assisted Living saves $7,962/mo; Memory Care averages $10,160/mo.
Sorted by number of Medicare-certified care facilities and local market size.
| City | County | Assisted Living | Memory Care | Nursing Home (Semi) | Median Home Value | CMS Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | District Of Columbia | $8,330/mo | $10,160/mo | $12,870/mo | $724,600 | 16 |
| Naval Anacost Annex | District Of Columbia | $8,330/mo | $10,160/mo | $12,870/mo | $724,600 | 0 |
| Washington Navy Yard | District Of Columbia | $8,330/mo | $10,160/mo | $12,870/mo | $724,600 | 0 |