Care for Memory Loss and Dementia
Memory care is assisted living with secured space and staffing built around dementia, and it is priced above standard assisted living almost everywhere. Families usually arrive at this page for one of two reasons: working out what the premium actually is, or working out how to pay for it once savings are finite. Both are below, with the published figures for your state and the guides on making the decision.
What these options cost
National medians across published state figures. Costs vary widely by state, so open a care type to see your own.
| Care type | National median | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Care costs | $7,788/mo | 2025 |
| Assisted Living costs | $6,230/mo | 2025 |
| Adult Day Care costs | $2,058/mo | 2025 |
Guides for this situation
- Signs Your Parent Needs Help at Home
Practical red flags. Missed meds, weight loss, falls, isolation. And what to do next without panic language.
- When Is It Time for Assisted Living?
Deciding when a move to assisted living beats patching help at home: timing criteria, respite-stay trials, and the first three steps.
- Home Safety Checklist for Aging Parents
Falls, lighting, bathrooms, and kitchen risks to review before you decide on more care hours.
- Adult Day Care Guide
What adult day programs offer, who they help, and how they differ from in-home care or assisted living.
- Senior Living Tour Checklist
A printable-minded list for assisted living and memory care tours without sales urgency.
What to do next
- Compare the memory care median in your state against assisted living, so the premium is a number rather than a feeling.
- Check whether your state's Medicaid program can pay for a secured setting, because that varies by state.
- Ask any community what specifically changes for the higher price: staffing ratio, secured exits, or programming.