The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Reno County, KS for 2024

In Reno County, Kansas, an estimated 11,670 residents are age 65 and over, and approximately 12.3 percent have Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia. Reno County has a total population of 64,511 residents, and 18.4 percent of them fall into the 65 and over age group. Reno County has two memory care facilities in the city of Hutchinson for seniors who require Alzheimer’s and/or dementia care. In Reno County and the rest of Kansas, memory care facilities are designated as residential health care facilities. Both residential health care facilities (RHCFs) and assisted living facilities (ALFs) are regulated by the Secretary of Aging and Disability Services.

• The cost of living in Reno County is 78.2, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 90 and the national average of 100. Seniors and their families may benefit from Reno County’s lower living cost, especially when it comes to memory care facility costs, transportation and healthcare.
  
• Reno County has an air quality rating of 71 out of 100, based on the EPA’s Air Toxics Assessment. This is higher than the U.S. average of 58, making Reno County a good place to live for seniors in memory care who have respiratory issues.
  
• The violent crime rate in Reno County ranks at 39.3, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 31.1. Property crime is also slightly higher at 39.5, as compared to the national average of 38.1. Even with the higher crime rate, seniors and their families can feel safe because memory care facilities take strict measures to ensure resident security.
  
• Reno County has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Hutchinson.

Memory Care costs in Reno County start around $4,455 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Reno County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Kansas page.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Kansas page.

Reno County-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Kansas are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Kansas page for more information about these laws.