How much should a retirement plan set aside for future care costs?

For the household plan, estimate the cost of care in the area, the household's likely retirement income, liquid assets, home equity, family support, and how much risk the household can comfortably self fund. When the household's goals are considered, a professional recommendation should explain the assumptions, alternatives, conflicts, and total cost in plain language before you act. For the household plan, long term care planning is a risk management decision rather than a simple investment comparison.