It is an unfortunate fact of life that the majority of people will need to think about the cost of nursing homes, either for themselves or someone else. In this article, I will give you some idea of the cost of nursing home care, and the help which is available for you to find the best care available for you or your loved one.
In the US, only a very low proportion of nursing home facilities, roughly 7% according to recent studies, are state funded. Countries like the UK may find that there is more help available from the National Health Service, but even these can be quite limited, or in need of additional funding. Many of the nursing homes in the US are for profit, and a fairly significant proportion are part of hospital facilities, and may be inappropriate for long term care arrangements.


