Construction Cost Estimates for Nursing Home in National, US
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a nursing home using US National Average costs from 2013 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using union labor for a 25000 square foot building.
Scope differences and market conditions can cause costs to vary significantly. To see an estimate of the costs to build a nursing home in a specific city or metropolitan area, go to our index of nursing home models by state.
NOTE: This cost estimate uses 2013 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on RSMeans Online - our online cost estimating tool.
Nursing Home Construction Cost Assumptions
Location:
US National Average
Stories:
2
Story Height (L.F.):
10.00
Floor Area (S.F.):
25000
Basement Included:
No
Data Release:
Year 2013
Nursing Home Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls
Cost Estimate (Union Labor)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$141.50
$3,537,500
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$35.38
$884,400
Architectural Fees
11%
$19.46
$486,400
Total Building Cost
$196.33
$4,908,300
Cost Estimate (Open Shop)
% of Total
Cost Per SF
Cost
Total
$130.24
$3,256,000
Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit)
25%
$32.56
$814,000
Architectural Fees
11%
$17.91
$447,700
Total Building Cost
$180.71
$4,517,700
Nursing Home Square Foot Cost Assuming Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists
