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Source: families.care data, 2026
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| Feature | In-Home Care | Adult Day Care | Assisted Living | Memory Care | Nursing Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | ≈$35/hr (2025) | ≈$95/day (2025) | ≈$6,200/mo (2025) | Varies (typically above AL) | ≈$10,798/mo (private, 2025) |
| Who it's for | Seniors who want to stay at home | Seniors needing daytime supervision and social activities | Seniors needing daily assistance | Seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's | Seniors needing 24/7 skilled nursing |
| Independence | High | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Medical services | Limited | Some | Some | Specialized | Full |
| Govt oversight | Varies by state | Licensed | Licensed | Licensed | Heavily regulated |
Source: CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2025)
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Key Takeaways
- families.care is a free senior care directory that helps families find and compare home care, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes in the United States.
- Compare 14,000+ public senior care provider profiles across all 50 US states, with Medicare, Medicaid, and VA guidance.
- Compare in-home care, assisted living, and memory care options
- View CMS quality data, state licensing, and family reviews
- Use our free guided flow to find the right care for your situation
How It Works
Share what matters most
Tell us about care type, timing, budget, and what would make day-to-day life feel safer.
Compare local options with context
See city counts, reviews, official quality signals, and funding guidance in one place.
Keep the shortlist on your terms
Save options, loop in siblings, and reach out when your family feels ready instead of being rushed.
See the Proof Faster
We blend public license checks, CMS quality data, and moderated family reviews so you can scan quality faster without losing the human side of care.
CMS 5-Star Ratings
When official CMS data exists, we surface the star rating visually so families can compare homes faster.
State License Checks
We cross-reference public registries, license records, and provider details before listings go live.
Family Reviews
Moderated family reviews help you scan warmth, responsiveness, and fit without the usual directory clutter.
“My mom immigrated from Mexico and navigating Medicare and Medicaid felt overwhelming at first. Seeing the monthly cost ranges side by side — assisted living versus home care — helped our whole family agree on a direction before we called a single provider.”
Benefits Families Ask About First
Coverage varies by state and provider, but these are the funding routes families usually need to understand early.
Medicare
Short-term skilled nursing and limited home health after a qualifying hospital stay. It does not cover long-term custodial care.
Medicaid
Home- and community-based waivers plus nursing home coverage vary by state. Start with providers marked Medicaid, then confirm local rules.
VA Aid & Attendance
Annual MAPR ceilings for 2026 (effective Dec 1, 2025): veteran A&A $29,093/year (no dependents) or $34,488/year (+1 dependent); surviving spouse A&A $18,697/year. VA net worth limit: $163,699. Source: VA.gov pension rate tables.
National Cost Baselines Families Ask About First
CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 national medians. State differences can move numbers quickly.
$35/hr (2025)
In-Home Care
Non-medical caregiver support at home. Source: CareScout 2025.
$6,200/mo (2025)
Assisted Living
Median monthly rate. Source: CareScout 2025.
$10,798/mo (2025)
Nursing Home (private room)
Median monthly rate for a private room. Source: CareScout 2025.
Family Stories That Feel Like Real Life
These are the situations families describe most often: practical, local, and tied to real routines rather than generic marketing copy.
Queens, NY
Keeping dad close to family routines
Families compare home care, rehab follow-up, and highly rated options close to grandkids, faith community, and the doctor who already knows the history.
Phoenix, AZ
Reliable help around shift work
Morning check-ins, medication reminders, and updates that can be shared across changing work schedules often matter more than polished marketing.
San Antonio, TX
Keeping siblings aligned across two cities
Families look for Spanish-speaking options, clear transport updates, and a shortlist everyone can understand without restarting the search.
Top US City Pages, With Published Counts
If you already know the city, jump straight into the local market. Counts below reflect the current published provider inventory.
Guides & Resources
State rules and family situations vary. These are the practical guides American families reach for first.
Match the care level
In-Home · Day Programs · Assisted · Memory Care
Separate Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare (short-term rehab) vs. Medicaid (long-term)
Estimate monthly budget
2025 CareScout state median vs. out-of-pocket gap
Care Guides
- FundingMedicare & Medicaid for Senior CareWhat each program covers, what it does not, and how state Medicaid rules change the answer.
- CostsElder Care Costs & Financial PlanningA practical starting point for monthly budgets, spend-down questions, and long-term planning.
- Memory CareDementia Care GuideHow families compare home care, day programs, and memory care as dementia support needs change.
- CaregivingFamily Caregiver SupportBurnout signs, respite ideas, and practical next steps when siblings live in different places.
Questions Families Ask First
How do families use families.care?
Families start with care type, city, or ZIP, compare local counts, cost baselines, reviews, and quality signals, then reach out when they are ready.
Does families.care help with Medicare, Medicaid, or VA questions?
Yes. The homepage surfaces funding guides, Medicaid-ready search filters, VA benefit resources, and the cost calculator so families can start with practical next steps. Coverage rules still vary by state and provider.
Is families.care free for families?
Yes. Families can browse, compare, and save options without subscription fees on families.care.
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