Senior care cost calculator

See how long income and savings will cover care at typical California prices, and which programs are worth checking. Everything runs in your browser; nothing is sent or saved.

Type of care

Price you were quoted (optional; replaces the median) Monthly income (Social Security, pension, other) Savings and investments you could use County

Also true Served in the military (or the surviving spouse) Has a long-term care insurance policy Owns a home

Medians: CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 (July–November 2025), California statewide medians. Actual prices vary widely by city, room and care level; ask each provider for a written quote. This is an estimate, not financial or legal advice. Program rules: see our guides to Medi-Cal, VA Aid and Attendance, long-term care insurance and paying for assisted living.