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  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Dataset",
  "name": "ElderCareIndex Assisted Living Costs by State (National)",
  "description": "Per-state assisted living monthly cost benchmarks for all 50 US states + DC, with national medians and vs-national deltas. Sourced from Genworth Cost of Care 2024 (adjusted to 2026).",
  "url": "https://eldercareindex.com/assisted-living/",
  "license": "https://eldercareindex.com/methodology/",
  "creator": {
    "@type": "Organization",
    "name": "ElderCareIndex",
    "url": "https://eldercareindex.com"
  },
  "spatialCoverage": {
    "@type": "Place",
    "name": "United States",
    "containedInPlace": {
      "@type": "Country",
      "name": "United States"
    }
  },
  "variableMeasured": [
    "state",
    "assisted_living_monthly_cost",
    "vs_national_pct_diff",
    "medicaid_waiver_name",
    "memory_care_monthly_cost",
    "national_median_assisted_living_monthly_cost"
  ],
  "dateModified": "2026-03-01",
  "national_median_monthly_usd": 4591,
  "national_median_memory_care_monthly_usd": 5739,
  "states": [
    {
      "abbr": "AL",
      "name": "Alabama",
      "slug": "alabama",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3503,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4378,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -23.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Elderly & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/alabama/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/alabama.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "AK",
      "name": "Alaska",
      "slug": "alaska",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6830,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 8538,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 48.8,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Alaskans Living Independently Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/alaska/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/alaska.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "AZ",
      "name": "Arizona",
      "slug": "arizona",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4000,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5000,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -12.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "ALTCS (Arizona Long Term Care System)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/arizona/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/arizona.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "AR",
      "name": "Arkansas",
      "slug": "arkansas",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3760,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4700,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -18.1,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "ARChoices in Homecare",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/arkansas/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/arkansas.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "CA",
      "name": "California",
      "slug": "california",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5250,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6563,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 14.4,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Medi-Cal Assisted Living Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/california/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/california.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "CO",
      "name": "Colorado",
      "slug": "colorado",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4750,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5938,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 3.5,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "HCBS Elderly, Blind & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/colorado/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/colorado.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "CT",
      "name": "Connecticut",
      "slug": "connecticut",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5129,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6412,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 11.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "CT Home Care Program for Elders",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/connecticut/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/connecticut.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "DE",
      "name": "Delaware",
      "slug": "delaware",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5995,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 7494,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 30.6,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Diamond State Health Plan Plus",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/delaware/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/delaware.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "DC",
      "name": "District of Columbia",
      "slug": "district-of-columbia",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6978,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 8722,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 52.0,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Elderly & Persons with Physical Disabilities Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/district-of-columbia/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/district-of-columbia.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "FL",
      "name": "Florida",
      "slug": "florida",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4000,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5000,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -12.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) LTC",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/florida/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/florida.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "GA",
      "name": "Georgia",
      "slug": "georgia",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3535,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4419,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -23.0,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Community Care Services Program (CCSP)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/georgia/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/georgia.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "HI",
      "name": "Hawaii",
      "slug": "hawaii",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5375,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6719,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 17.1,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "QUEST Integration",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/hawaii/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/hawaii.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "ID",
      "name": "Idaho",
      "slug": "idaho",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3838,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4797,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -16.4,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Aged & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/idaho/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/idaho.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "IL",
      "name": "Illinois",
      "slug": "illinois",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4488,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5609,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -2.2,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Supportive Living Program",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/illinois/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/illinois.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "IN",
      "name": "Indiana",
      "slug": "indiana",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4283,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5353,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -6.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Aged & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/indiana/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/indiana.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "IA",
      "name": "Iowa",
      "slug": "iowa",
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      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5459,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -4.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "IA Health Link (HCBS Elderly Waiver)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/iowa/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/iowa.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "KS",
      "name": "Kansas",
      "slug": "kansas",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4580,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5725,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -0.2,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "HCBS Frail Elderly Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/kansas/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/kansas.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "KY",
      "name": "Kentucky",
      "slug": "kentucky",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3448,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4309,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -24.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Home & Community Based Waiver (HCB)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/kentucky/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/kentucky.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "LA",
      "name": "Louisiana",
      "slug": "louisiana",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3748,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4685,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -18.4,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Community Choices Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/louisiana/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/louisiana.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "ME",
      "name": "Maine",
      "slug": "maine",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5865,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 7331,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 27.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "MaineCare Section 19",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/maine/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/maine.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MD",
      "name": "Maryland",
      "slug": "maryland",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4900,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6125,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 6.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Community Options Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/maryland/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/maryland.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MA",
      "name": "Massachusetts",
      "slug": "massachusetts",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6500,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 8125,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 41.6,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "MassHealth Senior Care Options",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/massachusetts/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/massachusetts.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MI",
      "name": "Michigan",
      "slug": "michigan",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4250,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5313,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -7.4,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "MI Choice Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/michigan/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/michigan.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MN",
      "name": "Minnesota",
      "slug": "minnesota",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4508,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5634,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -1.8,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Elderly Waiver (EW)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/minnesota/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/minnesota.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MS",
      "name": "Mississippi",
      "slug": "mississippi",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3500,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4375,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -23.8,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Elderly & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/mississippi/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/mississippi.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MO",
      "name": "Missouri",
      "slug": "missouri",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3000,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 3750,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -34.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "MO HealthNet Aged & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/missouri/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/missouri.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "MT",
      "name": "Montana",
      "slug": "montana",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4450,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5563,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -3.1,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Big Sky Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/montana/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/montana.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NE",
      "name": "Nebraska",
      "slug": "nebraska",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4076,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5096,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -11.2,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Aged & Disabled Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/nebraska/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/nebraska.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NV",
      "name": "Nevada",
      "slug": "nevada",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3750,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4688,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -18.3,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Home & Community Based Waiver for Frail Elderly",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/nevada/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/nevada.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NH",
      "name": "New Hampshire",
      "slug": "new-hampshire",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6053,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 7566,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 31.8,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Choices for Independence (CFI)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/new-hampshire/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/new-hampshire.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NJ",
      "name": "New Jersey",
      "slug": "new-jersey",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6495,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 8119,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 41.5,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "MLTSS (Managed Long-Term Services & Supports)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/new-jersey/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/new-jersey.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NM",
      "name": "New Mexico",
      "slug": "new-mexico",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4498,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5622,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -2.0,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Mi Via & Centennial Care",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/new-mexico/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/new-mexico.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NY",
      "name": "New York",
      "slug": "new-york",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4580,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5725,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -0.2,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC)",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/new-york/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/new-york.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "NC",
      "name": "North Carolina",
      "slug": "north-carolina",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4010,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5013,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -12.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Special Assistance In-Home Program",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/north-carolina/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/north-carolina.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "ND",
      "name": "North Dakota",
      "slug": "north-dakota",
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      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4239,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -26.1,
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      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/north-dakota.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "OH",
      "name": "Ohio",
      "slug": "ohio",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4635,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5794,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 1.0,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "PASSPORT Waiver",
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      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/ohio.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "OK",
      "name": "Oklahoma",
      "slug": "oklahoma",
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      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4819,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -16.0,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "ADvantage Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/oklahoma/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/oklahoma.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "OR",
      "name": "Oregon",
      "slug": "oregon",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5045,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6306,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 9.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Oregon Project Independence / K Plan",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/oregon/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/oregon.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "PA",
      "name": "Pennsylvania",
      "slug": "pennsylvania",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4100,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5125,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -10.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "LIFE Program & Aging Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/pennsylvania/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/pennsylvania.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "RI",
      "name": "Rhode Island",
      "slug": "rhode-island",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 6826,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 8533,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 48.7,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Rhody Health Options",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/rhode-island/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/rhode-island.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "SC",
      "name": "South Carolina",
      "slug": "south-carolina",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3612,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4514,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -21.3,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Community Choices Waiver",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/south-carolina/assisted-living/",
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    },
    {
      "abbr": "SD",
      "name": "South Dakota",
      "slug": "south-dakota",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3350,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4188,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -27.0,
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    },
    {
      "abbr": "TN",
      "name": "Tennessee",
      "slug": "tennessee",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 4105,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 5131,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -10.6,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "CHOICES in Long-Term Services & Supports",
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      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/tennessee.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "TX",
      "name": "Texas",
      "slug": "texas",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3998,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4997,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -12.9,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "STAR+PLUS",
      "page_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/texas/assisted-living/",
      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/texas.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "UT",
      "name": "Utah",
      "slug": "utah",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 3500,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 4375,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": -23.8,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Aging Waiver",
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      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/utah.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "VT",
      "name": "Vermont",
      "slug": "vermont",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5250,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6563,
      "vs_national_pct_diff": 14.4,
      "medicaid_waiver_name": "Choices for Care",
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      "data_url": "https://eldercareindex.com/data/vermont.json"
    },
    {
      "abbr": "VA",
      "name": "Virginia",
      "slug": "virginia",
      "assisted_living_monthly_usd": 5250,
      "memory_care_monthly_usd": 6563,
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      "abbr": "WI",
      "name": "Wisconsin",
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