PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1986421
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1986421
The U.S. long term care software market size was estimated at USD 2.41 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 4.11 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.92% from 2026 to 2033. Rising adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) by the LTC providers, coupled with increased focus on efficiency and quality and increasing prevalence of chronic diseases and growing geriatric population are significant factors driving market growth further.
In addition, technological advancements such as interoperability, real-time data exchange, and integration of artificial intelligence (AI) contribute to market growth. The rising adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) across U.S. long-term care (LTC) settings is a key driver supporting the growth of the long-term care software industry. LTC providers, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and post-acute care organizations are increasingly deploying integrated EHR platforms to streamline workflows, improve care coordination, and enhance regulatory compliance in an increasingly constrained operating environment.
In addition, the shortage of nursing staff and increasing burnout among healthcare professionals in the U.S. have driven the adoption of healthcare IT solutions in recent years. For instance, according to the data published by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), federal authorities project a shortage of 78,610 full-time registered nurses (RNs) in 2025 and 63,720 in 2030. This shortage-driven by an aging population, rising patient volumes, and clinician burnout is creating widespread pressure on healthcare facilities to manage limited staff resources better while maintaining care quality and compliance. In this context, LTC providers are increasingly turning to healthcare IT solutions to offset staffing constraints by automating routine tasks, standardizing documentation, and improving staff productivity.
Furthermore, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, coupled with the rapid growth of the geriatric population, is a significant driver supporting the expansion of the U.S. long-term care (LTC) software industry. Older adults are disproportionately affected by chronic and neurodegenerative conditions that require continuous monitoring, coordinated care, and long-term clinical management, significantly increasing demand for long-term care services and supporting digital care infrastructure.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, June 2025 statistics, the population aged 65 years and above increased by 3.1% between 2023 and 2024, reaching 61.2 million. This demographic shift is expected to persist over the coming decades, placing sustained pressure on healthcare systems to manage long-term conditions more efficiently.
For instance, according to the 2025 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures published in April 2025, approximately 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer's dementia in 2025, with projections indicating an increase to 13.8 million by 2060. The growing prevalence of Alzheimer's disease is expected to significantly increase demand for LTC facilities and associated software solutions that enable structured care management, compliance reporting, and caregiver coordination.
Similarly, the Parkinson's Foundation estimates that 1 million Americans currently live with Parkinson's disease, with the patient population projected to reach 1.2 million by 2030, driven by approximately 90,000 new diagnoses annually. Long-term care software plays a critical role in enabling providers to manage complex care needs through centralized clinical documentation, care planning, medication management, and resource allocation.
U.S. Long Term Care Software Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue growth at the country level and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2021 to 2033. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the U.S. long term care software market report based on mode of delivery, application, and end use: