Medicaid & Long-Term Care Guides
Deep-dive explainers on Medicaid spend-down, eligibility pathways, waiver programs, and long-term care coverage — with state-by-state data tables for every rule. Companion reading to our state Medicaid guides.
Cost of Assisted Living by State (2026)
Assisted living averages $4,591/month nationally, but the state-by-state range runs from $3,000 in Missouri to nearly $7,000 in DC. Here's the full ranking, what drives the gap, an…
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Cost of Home Health Aide by State (2026)
Home health aides charge $27/hour nationally, but rates span $20/hour in Mississippi to $40/hour in Alaska. Here's the full state ranking, what that translates to monthly, and how …
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Cost of Memory Care by State (2026)
Memory care averages $5,739/month nationally, but the state-by-state spread is dramatic — Missouri families pay 35% below average while DC families pay 52% above. Here's the full r…
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Cost of Nursing Home by State (2026)
The national median for a nursing home semi-private room is $11,040/month — but Alaska runs $31,282 and Texas runs $5,639. Here's the full state ranking, what Medicare and Medicaid…
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Georgia CCSP
CCSP is Georgia's answer to keeping seniors out of nursing homes — a Medicaid waiver covering personal care, adult day health, and in-home services for eligible elderly and disable…
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Ohio PASSPORT
PASSPORT is Ohio's answer to keeping seniors out of nursing homes — a Medicaid waiver covering personal care, home-delivered meals, adult day services, and home supports for eligib…
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Texas STAR+PLUS
STAR+PLUS is how Texas delivers Medicaid long-term care — through a managed-care plan you choose, with an HCBS waiver that can keep a senior at home or even pay for assisted living…
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