Massachusetts Nursing-Home Cost & Spend-Down Calculator

Nursing care in Massachusetts can run well over $12,000 a month. See how long your savings would last, and when you would reach the MassHealth limit, the moment that matters most for protecting what is left.

2025–2026 figures Spend-down timeline No data saved

This calculator provides estimates only, not legal, financial, or Medicaid planning advice. It uses average 2025 Massachusetts care costs and 2026 MassHealth figures, and cannot account for your exact assets, income, exempt property, or the planning strategies that may protect them. For a complete review, schedule a consultation.

Cost of Care

Type of Room
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Prefilled with the 2025 Massachusetts average (Genworth): semi-private about $12,167/mo, private about $13,992/mo. Adjust to your facility if you know it.

Your Finances

Marital Status
Savings & Income
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Bank accounts, CDs, investments, and similar. Do not include the primary home, one vehicle, or personal belongings.
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Income offsets the monthly cost of care, so savings are spent more slowly.

Your Spend-Down Estimate

Updates as you enter values on the left.

Enter your savings on the left to see how long they would last.

The Earlier You Plan, the More You Keep

Spending down to qualify is not the only path. With planning, ideally 5 or more years ahead, much of what you have worked for can be protected. Our elder law attorneys will show you how.