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Economic context (United States)
Population aged 65+
18.4%
Source: World Bank (2025)
Health spending per capita
$13,473
Source: World Bank (2023)
Inflation (CPI)
2.9%
Source: World Bank (2024)
GDP per capita
$90,027
Source: World Bank (2025)
Older adults per 100 working-age people
28.5%
Source: World Bank (2025)
Public share of health spending
54%
Source: World Bank (2023)
Govt health spending (% of GDP)
9%
Source: World Bank (2023)
Care costs typically track inflation — consumer prices are forecast to rise 3.2% in 2026. Source: International Monetary Fund (2026)
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How we research and verify this information
Our team compiles this listing from public records and provider data, and reviews it against authoritative sources. Read our editorial standards and research methodology.
Editorial review by John Richie, Senior Care Research Editor.
Cost of Care Survey (2025)Publisher: CareScout. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Skilled nursing facility coveragePublisher: Medicare.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
Medicaid coverage and eligibilityPublisher: Medicaid.gov. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
Long-term-care guidance for familiesPublisher: National Institute on Aging. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-07-10.
VA Aid and Attendance eligibilityPublisher: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Supports: General senior-care planning information. Last checked: 2026-08-15.
