How much does long-term care cost?

The national median monthly costs for long-term care are: Home Healthcare: $5,756/month; Adult Day Care: $1,959/month; Assisted Living: $5,079/month; Nursing Home: $10,984/month; Memory Care: $5,807/month (2025 data, adjusted for inflation). Use the LTC News Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care for costs in your area.

What is the national median cost of Home Healthcare?

The national median cost of Home Healthcare in 2025 is $5,756 per month ($68,527 annually). Use our Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care to find costs in your area.

What is the national median cost of Adult Day Care?

The national median cost of Adult Day Care in 2025 is $1,959 per month ($23,336 annually). Use our Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care to find costs in your area.

What is the national median cost of Assisted Living?

The national median cost of Assisted Living in 2025 is $5,079 per month ($60,470 annually). Use our Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care to find costs in your area.

What is the national median cost of Nursing Home?

The national median cost of Nursing Home in 2025 is $10,984 per month ($130,733 annually). Use our Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care to find costs in your area.

What is the national median cost of Memory Care?

The national median cost of Memory Care in 2025 is $5,807 per month ($68,544 annually). Use our Cost of Care Calculator at https://www.ltcnews.com/long-term-care/cost-of-care to find costs in your area.

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