# Long-term care costs rise 50% in five years

> AARP report shows long-term care costs jumped 50% over five years as older households income grew only 22%.
- Title: Long-term care costs rise 50% in five years · Valleynewslive
- Summary: AARP report shows long-term care costs jumped 50% over five years as older households income grew only 22%. Long-term care costs rose 50% between 2019 and…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/28/long-term-care-costs-rose-about-50-five-years-report-finds
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:09:51.417+00:00
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## Long-term care costs rise 50% in five years
AARP report finds long-term care costs jumped nearly 50% between 2019 and 2024 while older households income rose 22%.

> Between 2019 and 2024, a five-year period, the cost of most long-term care services went up about 50%, but the incomes for older households only went up by about 22%.
## Care costs vary by skill level
More skilled care services cost more, with nursing care being significantly more expensive than basic food preparation help.

> If you need someone to come in and help you prepare food, that’s less expensive than if you need someone to come in and provide nursing-level care.
## Sandwich generation burden
Families supporting parents' care face financial strain as they cannot save for children's education.

> If you’re paying for care that your parents need, you’re not saving for your kids’ college.
## Key takeaway

Long-term care costs rose 50% between 2019 and 2024 while older households income increased by 22% according to AARP.