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How much do you know about Health Policy in Connecticut? Take our quiz!

How much do you know about Long Term Care Costs in Connecticut?
July 2010

1. How did the average cost of a private room in a Connecticut nursing home compare to the national average in 2009?

a) About 20% lower
b) Equal to National Average
c) About 20% higher
d) About 70% higher

2. What was the average hourly cost of a Home Health Aide in Connecticut in 2009?

a) $20/hr
b) $26/hr
c) $31/hr
d) $35/hr

3. How did Connecticut compare with other states' daily costs of Adult Services Programs in 2009?

a) 3rd highest
b) 13 highest
c) 23rd highest
d) 33rd highest

4. What was the average monthly base rate for an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut in 2009?

a) $3,225/month
b) $3,850/month
c) $4,591/month
d) $5,872/month

5. How did the average monthly base rate for an Assisted Living Home in Connecticut compare to the average national rate in 2009?

a) About 27% higher
b) About 37% higher
c) About 47% higher
d) About 67% higher

Source: The 2009 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs. MetLife Mature Market Institute, October 2009

This quiz was authored by Eric Knowles, 2010 CTHPP Summer Intern.

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