Nursing Home Quality Lookup
Official CMS inspection ratings for any nursing home — no phone number, no commission, no sales calls.
Check a facility →Trusted planning tools for families
Explore real care costs across all 50 states, check a nursing home's official CMS rating, and see what support you may qualify for — in minutes, with no phone number required.
Free to use · No sign-up · Based on 2026 median market rates
Free interactive tools
Four free tools built to give you a concrete next step in under 2 minutes each — no sign-up, no sales pitch.
Official CMS inspection ratings for any nursing home — no phone number, no commission, no sales calls.
Check a facility →Enter income, assets, and state to see whether you're likely within 2026 Medicaid home-care limits.
Check eligibility →A 6-question quiz that points you toward in-home care, assisted living, memory care, or a nursing home.
Take the quiz →Room-by-room checklist with progress tracking — check items off, then print or save your results.
Start the checklist →Search or tap a state on the map. The calculator below updates instantly with local rates.
We haven't covered this state yet.
Six types of care across all 50 states, real local rates, and an estimate of how much support may help cover it.
What type of care are you considering?
How the options compare
in Texas
Estimated monthly cost by care type. Tap a bar to switch.
A few things worth knowing
Once you have a number that feels real, the next question is the big one: who helps pay for it? That's exactly what the section below walks through.
Estimated monthly cost
$2,420
20 hrs/week of in-home care
in Texas
Yearly total
$29,040
What this means for you
Who pays for this care?
$850 (up to 35%)
Email me this plan + free caregiver checklist
Estimates are calibrated to published 2025 U.S. national median rates and adjusted by state; actual prices vary by provider, region, and level of care. This tool is for planning, not a quote or benefits decision.
Interactive assessment · 2 minutes
Five honest questions, an instant risk picture, and a clear next step. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.
Question 1 of 5
Mobility
What we suggest looking into
This assessment is an educational planning aid, not a medical or clinical evaluation. For concerns about safety or memory, please involve your parent's doctor.
THE COMPLETE
Elder Care
Planning Kit
State-by-state cost tables
Medicaid & VA roadmaps
Family meeting templates
25 provider questions
16 pages · 2026 Edition · carepathplan.com
The premium workbook
The free tools above show you the numbers. The Complete Planning Kit turns them into decisions — a 16-page fill-in workbook that walks your whole family from "what do we do?" to a written, agreed plan.
Cost comparison tables for all 50 states, plus a budget worksheet that finds your real funding gap
Step-by-step Medicaid waiver and VA Aid & Attendance roadmaps most families never hear about
The family-meeting agenda that prevents the classic sibling fight — and a who-does-what planner
25 questions that separate great care providers from glossy brochures
Cut-out emergency info cards and a day-by-day 90-day action plan
Practical, judgment-free guides written for family caregivers — read them right here, no sign-up.
How to communicate calmly, prevent wandering, and make the home feel safe and familiar.
Read guideA room-by-room plan to remove fall risks and keep your parent moving with confidence.
Read guideSupporting recovery at home: routines, exercise follow-through, and warning signs to watch.
Read guideRespectful, practical techniques for helping with bathing, dressing, and mealtimes.
Read guidePaying for care
The money side of caregiving, in plain English — how to find help and choose between options.
The step-by-step path to HCBS waivers — eligibility, the application, the 5-year look-back, and the waitlist.
Read guideThe real differences in care, cost, and who pays — plus a simple way to tell which one your parent needs.
Read guideThe tax-free benefit many veteran families miss — who qualifies, and how to apply for free.
Read guideCaregiver wellbeing & home
Because sustainable caregiving means protecting your own health, your legal footing, and a safe home.
Why every family needs it before a crisis — financial vs. healthcare POA, explained simply.
Read guideThe warning signs most people miss, and what actually helps when you're running on empty.
Read guideHow to help an aging parent from another city or state — and support the sibling who's nearby.
Read guideA room-by-room plan to help your parent age in place safely, plus tech that buys peace of mind.
Read guideQuick, honest answers to what families ask most.
Medicaid most commonly covers nursing home care once a person meets their state's income and asset limits. For in-home care and assisted living, many states offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that help with the care portion, though rarely with room and board. Coverage and waiver names vary by state — our Medicaid waiver guide walks through how to apply.
Our figures are calibrated to published 2025 U.S. national and state median rates and adjusted by state. They're designed for planning, not as quotes — actual prices vary by provider, the specific region within a state, and the level of care your parent needs. Always collect a few real quotes before deciding.
Assisted living provides help with daily activities like meals, bathing, and medication in a residential setting. A nursing home provides 24/7 skilled medical care from licensed nurses and costs significantly more. Our comparison guide helps you tell which one fits.
Yes. The VA Aid & Attendance benefit pays a tax-free monthly amount toward care for qualifying wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities. Applying is free through an accredited Veterans Service Officer — see our VA Aid & Attendance guide.
Warning signs include falls, leaving the stove on, unmanaged medications, weight loss, unpaid bills, and increasing confusion. Our free 2-minute independence assessment gives you a structured risk picture and a clear next step you can bring to the doctor.
Most families miss at least one program they qualify for. Start with these three.
State HCBS programs that can cover in-home care for eligible seniors.
Extra monthly payments for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.
Dependent credits and medical expense deductions can ease the load.
Care guide
This guide shares general caregiving practices and is not medical advice. Always follow the instructions of your parent's doctor or care team.
CarePath — Care Cost Plan
Prepared · carepathplan.com
| State | |
| Type of care | |
| Amount of care | |
| Estimated monthly cost | |
| Estimated yearly cost | |
| Support programs may cover | |
| Estimated family share |
Estimates reflect 2026 median market rates and typical program coverage ranges. Actual costs and eligibility vary by provider, income, assets, and care needs. This document is a planning aid, not a quote or a benefits determination.
CarePath Helper
Here to help you find your way