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U.K. Long-Term Care Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033

The long-term care market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 64.2 billion by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 7.1% is expected of the UK long-term care market from 2026 to 2033.
Revenue, 2025 (US$B)
$38.2
Estimate, 2026 (US$B)
$39.6
Forecast, 2033 (US$B)
$64.2
CAGR, 2026 - 2033
7.1%

UK long-term care market highlights

  • The UK long-term care market generated a revenue of USD 38.2 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 64.2 billion by 2033.
  • The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2026 to 2033.
  • In terms of segment, public was the largest revenue generating payer in 2025.
  • Private is the most lucrative payer segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Long-term care market data book summary

Market revenue in 2025USD 38.2 billion
Market revenue in 2033USD 64.2 billion
Growth rate7.1% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segmentPublic
Fastest growing segmentPrivate
Historical data2021 - 2024
Base year2025
Forecast period2026 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD billion
Market segmentationPublic, Private, Out-of-Pocket
Key market players worldwideBrookdale Senior Living Inc, Knight Therapeutics Inc, Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd, Sunrise Medical, Extendicare Inc, Sonida Senior Living Inc, Genesis Healthcare Inc Class A, Amedisys Inc, Home Instead, Diversicare Healthcare Services, Atria Senior Living


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 3.0% of the long-term care market in 2025.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • In Europe, Germany long-term care market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
  • Italy is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 31.6 billion by 2033.

High prevalence of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases affect the quality of life of the elderly and forces them to opt for medical assistance. In 2019, about 12.3 million people in the UK were aged 65 years and over, which is about 19% of the total population in the country. Prevalence of life-limiting conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease is rising.

For instance, in 2019, as per the Alzheimer’s Society around 1 in 14 of UK population suffers with dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Other conditions & diseases such as heart diseases, osteoporosis, dementia, and cancer necessitate assistance for the elderly to carry out daily activities.

The 2019 mid-year statistics for England by Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that there are more women aged 65 years and above than men, which explains around 57.8% of total clients receiving long-term care being female.

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Publish Date: May 06, 2026

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Long-Term Care Market Companies

NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
Genesis Healthcare Inc Class AView profile 44,000101 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA, United States, 19348www.genesishcc.com
Sunrise MedicalView profile 1001-5000Boulder, Colorado, United States, North Americawww.sunrisemedical.com
Amedisys IncView profile 19,0003854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70816www.amedisys.com
Life Healthcare Group Holdings LtdView profile 16,960203 Oxford Road, Building 2, Oxford Parks, Corner Eastwood and Oxford Roads, Johannesburg, GT, South Africa, 2196www.lifehealthcare.co.za
Brookdale Senior Living IncView profile 36,000111 Westwood Place, Suite 400, Brentwood, TN, United States, 37027www.brookdale.com
Knight Therapeutics IncView profile 7253400 De Maisonneuve West, Suite 1055, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3Z 3B8www.gud-knight.com
Extendicare IncView profile 22,0003000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 700, Markham, ON, Canada, L3R 4T9www.extendicare.com
Sonida Senior Living IncView profile 3,95514755 Preston Road, Suite 810, Dallas, TX, United States, 75254www.sonidaseniorliving.com
Home InsteadView profile 501-1000Omaha, Nebraska, United States, North Americawww.homeinstead.com
Atria Senior LivingView profile 10001+Louisville, Kentucky, United States, North Americaatriaseniorliving.com

U.K. Long-Term Care Market Outlook

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Public was the largest segment with a revenue share of 70.94% in 2025.

Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. long-term care market based on public, private, out-of-pocket covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.




High prevalence of obesity and lifestyle-related diseases affect the quality of life of the elderly and forces them to opt for medical assistance. In 2019, about 12.3 million people in the UK were aged 65 years and over, which is about 19% of the total population in the country. Prevalence of life-limiting conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease is rising.

For instance, in 2019, as per the Alzheimer’s Society around 1 in 14 of UK population suffers with dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease. Other conditions & diseases such as heart diseases, osteoporosis, dementia, and cancer necessitate assistance for the elderly to carry out daily activities.

The 2019 mid-year statistics for England by Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that there are more women aged 65 years and above than men, which explains around 57.8% of total clients receiving long-term care being female.

  • U.K. Long-Term Care Market Payer Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
    • Public
    • Private
    • Out-of-Pocket
  • U.K. Long-Term Care Market Service Outlook (Revenue, USD Billion , 2021-2033)
    • Others Service
    • Home Healthcare
    • Assisted Living Facilities
    • Hospice
    • Nursing Care

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