The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mohave County, AZ for 2024

Mohave County is home to a little more than 200,000 people and has a large senior community that accounts for roughly three in 10 county residents. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, a little over 7 percent of Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and over are living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This is considerably less than the national average of over 11 percent. 

Seniors with dementia in Mohave County generally receive memory care services in assisted living facilities, though some memory care facilities may occupy their own building. In this county, as in all of Arizona, memory care facilities are regulated by the Division of Public Health Licensing Services, Bureau of Residential Facilities Licensing. 

• While Arizona does not tax Social Security income, other types of retirement income, like distributions from an IRA or a 401(k), are taxable. This may be a consideration for families who are helping their loved one relocate to a memory care facility in Mohave County. 
• 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 county's good air quality may benefit seniors with respiratory illnesses like asthma or COPD.
• Mohave County is a relatively affordable region, especially compared to the rest of the state. Living expenses are slightly below the U.S. average and about 12 percent below the state average. Healthcare is a little more expensive here, however, which may be a concern for some families with tight memory care budgets.
• Crime in Mohave County is relatively prevalent, with property crime and violent crime rates that are higher than state and national averages. On a 100-point scale with a higher score representing higher crime, the county's violent crime rate is 50.6 and the property crime rate is 52.9. This is compared to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1. As families are touring local memory care facilities, they may wish to inquire about measures that are taken to keep residents safe.

Memory Care costs in Mohave County start around $4,551 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Mohave 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 Arizona 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 Arizona page.

Mohave County-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.