CDC Report Details Chronic Disease In Residential Care
New data from 2025 shows nearly half of residential care communities manage residents with multiple chronic conditions.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Alzheimer’s
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A 2025 CDC report finds that nearly 50% of residential care communities provide care for residents managing Alzheimer disease, diabetes, depression, and heart disease. These facilities are increasingly tasked with addressing high rates of complex medical needs among their populations.
Why it matters
Understanding the prevalence of these chronic conditions is essential for assessing the healthcare burden in long-term care settings. The findings highlight how medical complexity varies based on community location, size, and ownership.
Nearly 50% of residential care communities reported residents with Alzheimer disease, diabetes, depression, and heart disease in 2025. Data reveals that 65% of facilities with 26 to 50 beds reported residents with all four conditions.
The players
CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a federal agency tasked with protecting public health through the control and prevention of disease.
The details
The National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study examined condition prevalence across varied settings, finding 62.4% of nonmetropolitan communities reported residents with all four conditions. Nonprofit and chain-affiliated facilities each reported a 54% rate of residents with these four specific conditions.
Timeline
The data collection for the chronic disease prevalence study occurred throughout 2025.
Health Landscape
This report follows the methodology and established framework of the National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study to update chronic disease statistics. These insights help characterize the evolving medical demands placed on the long-term care sector.
The high prevalence of multiple chronic conditions suggests that families should prioritize assessing the specialized care capabilities of potential residential facilities. Understanding that facilities in nonmetropolitan areas often manage more complex health profiles can influence decisions regarding long-term care placement.
The takeaway
Families evaluating residential care should inquire specifically about how facilities manage clusters of chronic conditions. Matching a facilitys resources to a loved ones specific medical profile is a critical step in ensuring long-term health and wellness.
Further reading
For broader information on managing cognitive and health issues, visit United States Alzheimer’s.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Senior Housing News.
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