Delaware is among the most expensive states, at $10,950 per month. According to US Census data, the state had about 174,128 residents 65 and older in 2017.
New Hampshire has about 236,157 residents 65 and older. For those who choose to receive nursing home care, the cost is about $11,102 per month.
North Dakota is another state with more expensive costs associated with nursing home care. The state has 113,208 residents 65 and older.
For West Virginia's 351,599 residents 65 and older, those who stay in a nursing home are looking at paying around $11,702 per month.
New Jersey has about 1,418,603 residents 65 and older, of which more than 200,000 are 85 and older. Those who opt to stay in a nursing home can expect to pay about $11,863 per month.
New York also has a large population of residents 65 and older at more than 3.1 million. Elderly residents who opt for nursing home care can expect to pay around $12,189 per month.
Massachusetts has about 1,1 million residents 65 and older. Its median cost for a nursing home is $12,775 per month.
For Hawaii's 253,560 residents 65 and older, the median cost of a nursing home is $13,657 per month.
Connecticut has 602,410 residents aged 65 and older. For those living in nursing homes, the price is the second-highest in the country at $13,733 per month.
Alaska is the most expensive state for a nursing home stay at $27,573 a month. The state has 82,580 residents 65 and older.
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