Immigrating to the U.S. focuses on the living and retirement experiences of U.S. immigrants. News from the Worldway Los Angeles Office: According to a CBS News report on May 9, the renowned health website Caring.com has listed the top five best and worst states for seniors to live in the U.S., based on home care costs, assisted living centers or nursing homes, and quality of care.
Top Five Best States for Seniors to Live
No. 1: South Dakota
After weighing costs and quality of service, South Dakota is the top choice for seniors. Its assisted living costs are the lowest among the top five states, with annual expenses under $37,000, while nursing homes cost approximately $73,000.
No. 2: Iowa
Iowa offers high-quality care and is an affordable state. The annual cost for a nursing home is slightly under $64,000, and the annual cost for an assisted living center is $42,000.
No. 3: Minnesota
Minnesota also ranks third due to its high quality of care. The average annual cost for an assisted living center in the state is $41,613, and the annual cost for a nursing home is $84,406.
No. 4: Alaska
Alaska has a high cost of living, and due to a tight labor market, labor costs are high, resulting in expensive assisted living or nursing home fees. It ranks fourth because of its high quality of senior care. The average annual cost for an assisted living center in the state is $68,000, and the annual cost for a nursing home is $281,000.
No. 5: Oregon
Oregon has a rapidly aging population, which grew by 18% between 2010 and 2014. The state offers excellent quality of care, though the costs for assisted living centers and nursing homes are higher, with the former averaging $47,000 per year and the latter $96,000.
Top Five Worst States for Seniors to Live
No. 1: West Virginia
With care quality ranking fourth from the bottom in the U.S. and annual nursing home costs as high as $103,000, the overall evaluation makes West Virginia the least suitable state for seniors to live in.
No. 2: New Jersey
New Jersey has high care costs and poor quality. The average annual cost for an assisted living center is $68,700, while nursing home costs are approximately $117,000 per year.
No. 3: New York
New York is ranked third from the bottom due to its high cost of living and poor quality of care. The average annual cost for an assisted living center is $49,200, while nursing homes are nearly $132,000. Although its quality of care ranks 33rd in the U.S., user reviews on the Caring website place it among the lowest.
No. 4: Kentucky
Although the costs for assisted living and nursing homes in Kentucky are comparable to those in Indiana, its quality of care is extremely poor, ranking second from the bottom in the U.S., resulting in an overall ranking of fourth from the bottom. The annual cost for an assisted living center is $40,200, and for a nursing home, it is $76,000.
No. 5: Indiana
The cost of senior care in Indiana may not be very high, but its quality of care is below average, leading to a low overall rating. The annual cost for an assisted living center in the state is $44,310, while the annual cost for a nursing home is $78,475.
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