How much can I expect to pay for nursing home care?

One of the most important reasons to include nursing home planning in your comprehensive estate plan is the cost of that care. As of 2017, the average cost of a month in long-term care in North Dakota was over $10,000. Experts tell us that in 20 years that figure will increase to almost $20,000 a month. With an average length of stay of three years, it is easy to see how the cost of nursing home care can deplete a retirement nest egg if those expenses must come out of pocket.