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If someone you love develops Alzheimer’s, finding safe and compassionate care can quickly become one of the most difficult decisions you may ever face. Demand for memory care is rising rapidly across the United States, while the number of available beds is not keeping up.

More than 6.7 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, and that number is projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050 as the population ages.
Source: Alzheimer’s Association, 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.

At the same time, the number of care facilities available to serve these families is shrinking. Since 2020, more than 770 nursing homes have closed across the United States, eliminating tens of thousands of beds. Many closures are linked to staff shortages, rising operating costs, and facilities struggling to modernize aging care environments.
Source: American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

As beds disappear, waiting lists grow longer. In many parts of the country, families report waiting six months to more than a year to secure placement in a high-quality memory care facility, especially in regions where population growth has outpaced construction of new facilities.

Staffing shortages are also placing enormous pressure on the system. The United States currently faces a shortage of more than 100,000 nursing home workers, according to industry workforce reports. When facilities cannot hire enough caregivers, the quality and safety of care can suffer.

Government inspections have documented serious problems in some facilities. Federal data shows that nearly 1 in 4 nursing homes has been cited for abuse violations, and thousands more have been cited for neglect or unsafe conditions.
Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) inspection data.

At the same time, nearly 70% of Americans turning 65 will need some form of long-term care during their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. When care is needed, it is often needed suddenly — after a fall, hospitalization, or rapid cognitive decline. Families are then forced to search for safe options under pressure, often discovering that the best facilities already have long waiting lists.

Planning ahead can make the difference between having choices and having none.

Reserving a room early helps ensure that when someone you love needs care, the kind of environment you want for them will actually exist.