Funding long-term care expenses: What are your options?

Few things can derail your estate plan as quickly as unanticipated long-term care (LTC) expenses. Most people will need some form of LTC — such as a nursing home or assisted living facility stay — at some point in their lives. And the cost of this care is steep. According to a 2021 survey by Genworth, the national median cost of a private room in a nursing home is about $9,000 per month. For assisted living facilities, the median cost for a one-month stay is about $4,500, while home health aides cost more than $5,000 per month.