CareScout Releases 2025 Cost of Care Survey Results | News

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mar 2, 2026–

Long-term care cost growth slowed in 2025 following multiple years of elevated increases, according to the latest CareScout Cost of Care Survey.

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