What Does Aging Care Really Cost?
Average Annual Costs in the U.S. · 2025
(varies widely by location)
Home-based care
In-home carePart-time · ~40 hrs/week
$48K – $77K
In-home careFull-time · 24/7 live-in
$180K – $264K
Facility-based care
Assisted living
~$75K
Memory care & dementia support
$84K – $120K+
Skilled nursing facility
$108K – $180K