9. New Hampshire, $11,102 per month
New Hampshire has about 236,157 residents 65 and older. For those who choose to receive nursing home care, the cost is about $11,102 per month.
8. North Dakota, $11,690 per month
North Dakota is another state with more expensive costs associated with nursing home care. The state has 113,208 residents 65 and older.
7. West Virginia, $11,702 per month
For West Virginia's 351,599 residents 65 and older, those who stay in a nursing home are looking at paying around $11,702 per month.
6. New Jersey $11,863 per month
New Jersey has about 1,418,603 residents 65 and older, of which more than 200,000 are 85 and older. Those who opt to stay in a nursing home can expect to pay about $11,863 per month.
5. New York, $12,189 per month
New York also has a large population of residents 65 and older at more than 3.1 million. Elderly residents who opt for nursing home care can expect to pay around $12,189 per month.
4. Massachusetts, $12,775 per month
Massachusetts has about 1,1 million residents 65 and older. Its median cost for a nursing home is $12,775 per month.
3. Hawaii, $13,657 per month
For Hawaii's 253,560 residents 65 and older, the median cost of a nursing home is $13,657 per month.
2. Connecticut, $13,733 per month
Connecticut has 602,410 residents aged 65 and older. For those living in nursing homes, the price is the second-highest in the country at $13,733 per month.
1. Alaska, $27,573 per month
Alaska is the most expensive state for a nursing home stay at $27,573 a month. The state has 82,580 residents 65 and older.