Compare memory care and dementia care costs across all 50 states and DC
Memory care provides specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. These secured communities offer 24/7 supervision, cognitive therapies, and structured routines — at a premium over standard assisted living.
| # | State | Monthly Cost | vs. National Avg | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Missouri | $3,750/mo | 35% below | $45,000/yr |
| 2 | South Dakota | $4,188/mo | 27% below | $50,256/yr |
| 3 | North Dakota | $4,239/mo | 26% below | $50,868/yr |
| 4 | Kentucky | $4,309/mo | 25% below | $51,708/yr |
| 5 | Mississippi | $4,375/mo | 24% below | $52,500/yr |
| 6 | Utah | $4,375/mo | 24% below | $52,500/yr |
| 7 | Alabama | $4,378/mo | 24% below | $52,536/yr |
| 8 | Georgia | $4,419/mo | 23% below | $53,028/yr |
| 9 | South Carolina | $4,514/mo | 21% below | $54,168/yr |
| 10 | Louisiana | $4,685/mo | 18% below | $56,220/yr |
| 11 | Nevada | $4,688/mo | 18% below | $56,256/yr |
| 12 | Arkansas | $4,700/mo | 18% below | $56,400/yr |
| 13 | Idaho | $4,797/mo | 16% below | $57,564/yr |
| 14 | Oklahoma | $4,819/mo | 16% below | $57,828/yr |
| 15 | Texas | $4,997/mo | 13% below | $59,964/yr |
| 16 | Arizona | $5,000/mo | 13% below | $60,000/yr |
| 17 | Florida | $5,000/mo | 13% below | $60,000/yr |
| 18 | North Carolina | $5,013/mo | 13% below | $60,156/yr |
| 19 | Nebraska | $5,096/mo | 11% below | $61,152/yr |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $5,125/mo | 11% below | $61,500/yr |
| 21 | Tennessee | $5,131/mo | 11% below | $61,572/yr |
| 22 | West Virginia | $5,200/mo | 9% below | $62,400/yr |
| 23 | Wyoming | $5,211/mo | 9% below | $62,532/yr |
| 24 | Michigan | $5,313/mo | 7% below | $63,756/yr |
| 25 | Indiana | $5,353/mo | 7% below | $64,236/yr |
| 26 | Iowa | $5,459/mo | 5% below | $65,508/yr |
| 27 | Montana | $5,563/mo | 3% below | $66,756/yr |
| 28 | Illinois | $5,609/mo | 2% below | $67,308/yr |
| 29 | New Mexico | $5,622/mo | 2% below | $67,464/yr |
| 30 | Minnesota | $5,634/mo | 2% below | $67,608/yr |
| 31 | Kansas | $5,725/mo | 0% below | $68,700/yr |
| 32 | New York | $5,725/mo | 0% below | $68,700/yr |
| 33 | Wisconsin | $5,750/mo | 0% above | $69,000/yr |
| 34 | Ohio | $5,794/mo | 1% above | $69,528/yr |
| 35 | Colorado | $5,938/mo | 4% above | $71,256/yr |
| 36 | Maryland | $6,125/mo | 7% above | $73,500/yr |
| 37 | Oregon | $6,306/mo | 10% above | $75,672/yr |
| 38 | Connecticut | $6,412/mo | 12% above | $76,944/yr |
| 39 | California | $6,563/mo | 14% above | $78,756/yr |
| 40 | Vermont | $6,563/mo | 14% above | $78,756/yr |
| 41 | Virginia | $6,563/mo | 14% above | $78,756/yr |
| 42 | Hawaii | $6,719/mo | 17% above | $80,628/yr |
| 43 | Maine | $7,331/mo | 28% above | $87,972/yr |
| 44 | Delaware | $7,494/mo | 31% above | $89,928/yr |
| 45 | Washington | $7,500/mo | 31% above | $90,000/yr |
| 46 | New Hampshire | $7,566/mo | 32% above | $90,792/yr |
| 47 | New Jersey | $8,119/mo | 42% above | $97,428/yr |
| 48 | Massachusetts | $8,125/mo | 42% above | $97,500/yr |
| 49 | Rhode Island | $8,533/mo | 49% above | $102,396/yr |
| 50 | Alaska | $8,538/mo | 49% above | $102,456/yr |
| 51 | District of Columbia | $8,722/mo | 52% above | $104,664/yr |
Ranked cheapest to most expensive. Source: Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2024, adjusted to 2026.
Memory care facilities are specialized residential communities designed for seniors with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments. They provide a secured environment to prevent wandering, along with specially trained staff who understand the unique challenges of memory loss.
Services typically include 24/7 supervision, structured daily routines, cognitive stimulation activities, assistance with all daily living tasks, medication management, and behavioral support. Staff-to-resident ratios are higher than standard assisted living.
Memory care costs average about 25% more than standard assisted living due to the specialized staff training, higher staffing ratios, secured building features, and therapeutic programming required. Many families transition a loved one from assisted living to memory care as cognitive decline progresses.
Use our interactive calculator to compare all 7 care types and project costs over time.
Open the CalculatorData sources: Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2024 (adjusted to 2026), World Population Review 2026, CareScout 2024, state Medicaid agency publications. Costs represent state medians — individual facility prices will vary. Last updated March 2026.