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.

Linda Maxwell

Journalist focusing on aging, health, and long-term care.

Linda Maxwell is a journalist who now focuses on writing about medical and health issues that affect older adults and their families. She is especially interested in aging, chronic illness, cognitive health, long-term care, caregiving, and the lifestyle challenges that can impact quality of life later in life. Through her writing, Linda aims to help readers better understand complex health topics while offering practical, compassionate insights on aging well and maintaining independence.

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Journalist focusing on aging, health, and long-term care.

Explore Linda's latest contributions to LTC News.

Why Absorption Alone Is Not Enough for Wounds With Moderate to Heavy Drainage

EVO ICL Vision Surgery: What It Can Correct and What It Can't

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How GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic Can Affect Your Health—and Your Long-Term Care Insurance Application

From Balance to Mobility: Why Senior Foot Care and Podiatrists are More Important Than Ever

Ingrown Toenails Pose Bigger Risks for Seniors: How to Prevent Pain and Infection

Traveling With Diabetes After 50: How to Stay Safe, Comfortable and Independent

Physician Retirement Checklist: 8 Things Doctors Should Do Before Leaving Practice

Building a Supportive Community Committed to Better Care and Education