Construction Cost Estimate for a Nursing Home
The following analysis estimates the cost to build a nursing home with face brick with concrete block back-up / steel joists using US National Average costs from 2008 RSMeans cost data. Costs are derived from a building model that assumes basic components, using open shop 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 2008 RSMeans data. A more accurate estimate using current RSMeans cost data is available on Means CostWorks - our online cost estimating tool.
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| Square Foot Cost Estimate | % of Total | Cost Per SF | Cost |
| Total | $96.26 | $2,406,500 | |
| Contractor Fees (GC,Overhead,Profit) | 25% | $24.07 | $601,625 |
| Architectural Fees | 6% | $5.78 | $144,390 |
| User Fees | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Total Building Cost | $126.1 | $3,152,515 | |
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Additional Nursing Home Square Foot Cost Models Available:
| Location | Labor | Wall Type | |
| US National Avg | Union | Precast Concrete Panels / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Union | Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Precast Concrete Panels / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Precast Concrete Panels / Steel Frame | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Face Brick with Concrete Block Back-up / Bearing Walls | view model |
| US National Avg | Open Shop | Stucco on Concrete Block / Steel Joists | view model |




