2 Memory Care Facilities in Bullhead City, AZ

Bullhead City is a municipality in Mohave County, Arizona, a region where the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services projects that a little over 7 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over are living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Some of these seniors may be a part of Bullhead City's large senior community, which accounts for about 30 percent of the city's population of 40,000 residents. 

There are two memory care facilities in Bullhead City for families to choose from. In this city, as in all of Arizona, memory care facilities are generally situated within assisted living facilities, though some may have their own freestanding facility. Memory care in Arizona is regulated by the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing. 

• Arizona does not subject Social Security income to state income tax, which may allow Bullhead City seniors to put more money toward memory care. The U.S. government civil service pension income and Arizona state and local pension income are eligible for a deduction, but income from private pensions and retirement savings accounts are subject to regular income tax.  
  
• Bullhead City has a hot desert climate with summer highs in the triple digits and winter lows near 40 degrees. The city experiences just 6 inches of rainfall annually and 285 sunny days. Bullhead City's climate may be well-suited for seniors who enjoy being outdoors.  
  
• The air quality in Bullhead City is very good, making this city an option for seniors with respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular disease. According to the American Lung Association, Mohave County is rated an A for short-term particle pollution, indicating a low level of environmental pollutants. 
  
• The cost of living in Bullhead City is modest compared to other cities in both the state and the nation. Healthcare expenses are a little more than 5 percent higher than the state and national average, which may be a consideration for seniors with a chronic condition like dementia. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Bullhead City

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

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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 Arizona page.

Bullhead City and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Bullhead City, please visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.

Directory of Winners in the Bullhead City Area

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