Investigating the impact of memory care on quality outcomes in assisted living facilities
Official title: Memory Care in Assisted Living: Does it Improve Quality Outcomes
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11050173 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how well residents with Alzheimer's and similar conditions are cared for in special memory care units compared to regular assisted living facilities, helping families understand if memory care is worth it for their loved ones.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $2,141,989 |
| NIH project number | 7RF1AG082308-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11050173 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include residents of assisted living facilities who have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in assisted living facilities or do not have cognitive impairments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research examines the quality of care provided to residents with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias in assisted living facilities that offer specialized memory care. The study aims to determine if residents receiving memory care experience better quality outcomes compared to those in general assisted living settings. By analyzing data from Medicare beneficiaries and specific assisted living communities, the research will assess variations in care quality and the associated costs of memory care services. The findings could help consumers make informed decisions about the value of memory care in assisted living.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care standards and better outcomes for individuals with cognitive impairments in assisted living facilities.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically on memory care quality in assisted living, similar studies in other care settings have shown promising results in improving care standards.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thomas, Kali St. Marie — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Thomas, Kali St. Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.