There is limited publicly available data on facility-based monthly memory care costs in Kenya, but the few existing sources and industry estimates give a useful range.
What we know from Kenya-specific data
A 2025 Balozy guide on caregiver services in Kenya (covering Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Machakos, and Eldoret) provides daily rates for dementia-focused support rather than full residential memory care:
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Dementia & Alzheimer’s support (in-home/visitor):
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KES 2,500–6,000 per day
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This typically includes memory care tasks, safety monitoring, and structured supervision.balozy
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If you convert this to a rough monthly figure for 24/7 in-home support (assuming a caregiver or team on daily rotation):
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Low end: 2,500 × 30 = KES 75,000 per month
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High end: 6,000 × 30 = KES 180,000 per month
This is not a facility fee, but it shows the scale of what 24-hour professional dementia support can cost in Kenya.
Typical costs for residential memory care facilities
Kenyan facilities such as:
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Sir James Care Homes (Lower Kabete, Nairobi area)
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Morana Care Homes (Nairobi area)
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Rosewood Retirement Homes (Karen, Nairobi)
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Kenya Eldercare & Palliative Center (Kakamega)
do not consistently publish exact monthly memory care fees on their public web pages. However, based on local cost structures, similar services in East Africa, and typical pricing for private nursing homes and retirement communities, the market generally falls into these bands:
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Basic/affordable private nursing homes with limited memory care support:
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Roughly KES 40,000–70,000 per month
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Often provide general elderly care with some dementia support, but not fully specialized memory care units.
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Mid-range private memory care or dedicated dementia-friendly units:
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Roughly KES 80,000–150,000 per month
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Typically include 24-hour supervision, secure environments, meals, nursing oversight, and structured activities.
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Premium or specialized international-style memory care facilities (where available):
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Roughly KES 150,000–250,000+ per month
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Often offer more comprehensive medical support, highly trained dementia staff, and enhanced security and amenities.
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These figures are indicative and vary by:
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Location (Nairobi and surrounding areas tend to be higher)
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Level of care (weight of dementia, medical needs, mobility)
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Room type (private vs shared)
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Additional services (therapy, medication management, special diets, transport)
How this compares to in-home dementia care
From the Balozy source, daily in-home dementia support is:
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KES 2,500–6,000 per day → about KES 75,000–180,000 per month for 24/7 coverage.balozy
This shows that:
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Mid-range residential memory care (KES 80,000–150,000) can be comparable to or slightly cheaper than full-time in-home care if you need 24/7 professional support.
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More premium facilities (KES 150,000–250,000+) may cost more than basic in-home options but provide structured environments, safety, and consistent peer support.
Practical advice for families
To get accurate figures:
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Contact facilities directly (Sir James, Morana, Rosewood, Kenya Eldercare) and ask for:
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Monthly memory care fees
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What’s included (meals, nursing, meds, activities)
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Any extra charges for higher care levels or medical needs
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Visit in person to assess:
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Safety features (locks, secure areas, monitoring)
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Staff training in dementia care
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Overall environment and resident engagement
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Compare with in-home options if:
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Your family already has a caregiver.
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The patient is early-stage and may not need full-time residential care yet.
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In summary, while exact published monthly fees are sparse, Kenyan memory care facilities generally fall into a range of KES 40,000–250,000+ per month, depending on the level of specialization, location, and services provided.
