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Is dementia care more expensive? Unpacking the costs and comparisons

According to a 2025 report from A Place for Mom, the national median cost of memory care is approximately 25% higher than standard assisted living, confirming that **is dementia care more expensive** than other senior care options. This higher cost is driven by the complex, specialized needs of people with cognitive impairments, requiring more intensive staffing, training, and security measures than general care.