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What is the cost of facility care?

Nationwide, the cost is around is $64,000 per year for a skilled nursing home. The average cost in a residential care facility is around $24,000. When selecting a facility, find out which services are included in the basic daily charge and which are not covered. Ask whether a deposit is required and the procedure for return of the deposit. (Medicaid residents do not have to give a deposit).

Source: http://www.dhss.mo.gov/NursingHomes/SelectNH.html