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Senior living, state by state

Each state guide covers assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, and nursing options, plus the top metros, cost data, and an overview of the local market.

States covered
51
Communities listed
39,462
Care types
6
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How to use this directory

  • Step 1

    Start with the state

    Pick the state your search is centered on. Each state guide covers cost-of-living context, statewide care-type breakdowns, and the top metros.

  • Step 2

    Narrow by city or care type

    Drill into a specific city for community-level listings, or use the care-type tabs (assisted living, memory care, etc.) to see only the level of care you're researching.

  • Step 3

    Compare and request pricing

    Read family reviews, check CMS nursing-home ratings where applicable, and request a written pricing breakdown from each community on your shortlist. It's free.

Or start with the type of care

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Comparing levels of care first (assisted living vs. memory care, or independent living vs. a senior apartment) often narrows the search faster than starting with geography.

Region

West

California and Arizona dominate by volume; mountain states offer smaller communities with higher per-capita ratings.

13 states

Region

Midwest

Affordable assisted living and well-rated nursing homes; many family-owned, mid-size communities.

12 states

Region

South

Florida leads in volume; Texas, Georgia, and the Carolinas have growing senior populations and lower median costs.

17 states

Region

Northeast

Higher-cost metros, dense communities, and strong home-care infrastructure across the I-95 corridor.

9 states

Common questions about senior living by state

How do I find senior living near me?
Pick your state to see communities organized by care type and city, or use the search bar to enter a ZIP code. Each state guide lists assisted living, memory care, independent living, home care, and nursing options with local cost ranges.
Which states have the most senior living communities?
California, Florida, Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania consistently lead by community count. Higher senior populations, more retirement migration (especially in Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas), and looser zoning all drive volume.
Are senior living costs the same in every state?
No. Median monthly assisted-living costs range from roughly $3,500 in the lowest-cost states (parts of the South and Midwest) to $7,000+ in coastal metros (California, Massachusetts, New York). Each state page shows local cost-of-living indices and assisted-living medians by city.
Does Medicaid pay for senior living in every state?
Medicaid never covers room-and-board in assisted living. About 44 states have Home and Community Based Services waivers that may cover some assisted-living services for eligible residents; coverage and eligibility vary widely by state. Each state guide links to local Medicaid resources.
How do I evaluate a community in another state?
Read recent reviews, check the CMS 5-star rating for nursing homes on Medicare.gov, and request a written cost breakdown. We recommend at least one in-person tour before signing any contract, since photos don't capture staff-resident interactions, meal quality, or activity scheduling.