Memory Care
A specialized residential setting (often a secured wing within assisted living) staffed and designed for people living with Alzheimer's or other dementias.
We currently list 4,552 licensed memory care providers across 15 states and territories, with 473,125 inspection records in the national dataset.
Memory Care cost by location
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National median: $8,160/month. Pick a state below for local figures.
Memory Care by state
4,552 licensed providers across 15 states and territories in this table. Open a state for costs, ratings, and the full directory.
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CMS rating distribution
CMS overall star ratings for 88 memory care providers in the United States. We do not re-rank these scores.
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Other care types
- Assisted LivingHousing, meals, and help with daily activities, not full nursing care.
- In-Home CareNon-medical help at home with bathing, meals, and companionship, billed hourly.
- Nursing HomesAround-the-clock skilled care for serious health needs, often after a hospital stay.
- Home Health CareDoctor-ordered nursing or therapy delivered at home for a set period.
- Affordable Senior ApartmentsIncome-restricted (affordable) housing for older adults with capped rent.
- Hospice CareComfort-focused care near the end of life, at home or a facility.
- Adult Day CareDaytime supervision and activities at a center, so caregivers get a break.
- Independent LivingAge-restricted apartments with light services for seniors who live independently.
- Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)One campus spanning independent living, assisted living, and nursing care.
- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)Medical and social services that help eligible seniors stay in their community.