Long-Term Care & Medicaid Planning (50+) As we age, one of the greatest uncertainties is how to pay for long-term care without sacrificing everything we have worked for. Nursing homes in Georgia and North Carolina can cost $7,000–$12,000 per month, and assisted living often isn’t much less. Medicare does not cover this type of custodial care, and families quickly discover that savings, retirement accounts, or even a family home can be consumed within months. Click button to learn more