How much a nursing home room costs in all 50 states

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Nursing home costs vary widely depending on the state.

• The older we get, the more expensive and difficult it can be to manage our health.
• From home care to assisted living, to nursing homes, there's a number of ways to get extra support to keep elderly people's health in control, with varying prices.
• A private nursing home room, for instance, can cost as little as $5,293 a month or as high as $27,573 depending on which state you live in.
• Here's how much a nursing home room costs in each of the 50 states.

As we grow older and our health isn't what it used to be, the time might come for a conversation about whether getting extra help.

From home care to assisted living, to nursing homes, there's a number of ways to get extra support to keep elderly people's health in control, with varying prices.

For instance, the cost of a private room in a nursing home can vary wildly by state, from as low as $5,293 a month in Oklahoma to as high as $27,573 a month in Alaska.

Here's a look at the median monthly cost of a private nursing home room in every state, according to survey data collected by Genworth, an insurance company that provides long-term care insurance.

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Keep reading to see the 10 most expensive states.