Due to its unique geographic challenges, Hawaii has some of the country’s most expensive nursing home care, with a semi-private room costing $12,501 and a private room costing $14,113.

Nursing home residents’ costs for care increased by 7% last year. In addition, projections in a new report suggest that the percentage will skyrocket by multiples over the next decade.

While one-third of older adults may never need long-term care services, many people do need the extra support, including care ...