The MetLife Mature Market Institute recently released its national survey of adult day services and home care costs, which found that the national average daily rate for adult day services is $64, up $3 per day, or 5 percent, from 2007. The national average hourly rate for home health aides is $20, a $1 (or 5 percent) increase from 2007. The 2008 national average hourly homemaker/companion rate is $18, unchanged from last year. This year's study includes expanded coverage of statewide averages for all 50 states, in addition to rates for each state's largest metropolitan regions.
The maximum reported daily costs for adult day services are highest in the state of Vermont ($141 daily) and lowest in the Montgomery, AL area ($27). For both home care categories, rates are lowest in the Shreveport, LA area ($12) and highest in two areas of Minnesota -- Minneapolis/St. Paul ($28) for home health aides and Rochester ($26) for homemaker/companions. Rate variances reflect regional cost differences, local demand and pricing practices, services included, and differences in state-level reporting requirements.
For a copy of the "MetLife Market Survey of Adult Day Services & Home Care Costs," email maturemarketinstitute@metlife.com or visit www.maturemarketinstitute.com. You may also write to request a copy from the MetLife Mature Market Institute, 57 Green Farms Road, Westport, CT 06880.
