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Assisted Living Costs Surge: Families Face Financial Struggles

2/19/2026

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Assisted living costs rose to $5,419 per month, up from $5,190, outpacing inflation.
Memory care costs reach $6,450 per month across the United States.
Independent living costs average $3,200 monthly; home care costs $34 per hour.
Costs vary by state, with Washington, D.C., the highest at $8,960 for assisted living.
Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom, says these figures reflect real family struggles and the organization helps families navigate options.

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Story summary

Assisted living costs rose to $5,419 per month, up from $5,190, outpacing inflation.
Memory care costs reach $6,450 per month across the United States.
Independent living costs average $3,200 monthly; home care costs $34 per hour.
Costs vary by state, with Washington, D.C., the highest at $8,960 for assisted living.
Tatyana Zlotsky, CEO of A Place for Mom, says these figures reflect real family struggles and the organization helps families navigate options.