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Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP The Magazine.
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Private-pay long-term services and support costs rose sharply from 2019 to 2024, with home care and assisted living increasing nearly 50%—far outpacing income growth. After improving in the 2010s, affordability has since declined, especially for services in the home and community. Costs also vary widely by state, with prices at least double in the most expensive states compared to the least. Learn more.
