3 Memory Care Facilities near Prescott Valley, AZ

The Alzheimer's Association reports that 140,000 Arizonans live with Alzheimer's disease, with that number expected to grow in the coming years. Some of these individuals may live in Prescott Valley, where about 23 percent of the population of 44,466 is age 65 or older. These individuals may opt to live in one of the city's two memory care facilities.

The Arizona Department of Health Services oversees, regulates and licenses residential facilities in the state, including memory care facilities. This regulation ensures that Prescott Valley memory care facilities deliver high-quality care to its residents living with Alzheimer's and related memory disorders.

• Prescott Valley's climate ranges from hot summers to cold winters with some snow. The area sees just 16 inches of rain a year, which is lower than the national average, along with about 12 inches of snow. Winter lows drop to the 20s, and summer highs reach 90 degrees. Seniors living in Prescott Valley will experience all four seasons.
  
• The city's cost of living is just higher than the national average. On a scale where 100 represents the average, Prescott Valley's cost of living ranks 112.5. Housing and health care costs are especially high. Seniors' families may want to consider the cost of living when budgeting for memory care facility expenses.
  
• One financial perk of living in Prescott Valley is that it is tax-friendly for seniors. Arizona does not tax social security income, which may leave some extra money in seniors' budgets every month.
  
• Crime is low in Prescott Valley, with violent crime rates and property crime rates coming in below the national average. On a scale where one represents the safest city and 100 the most dangerous, Prescott Valley's violent crime rate is 21.5 and property crime rate is 28.7. Seniors' families might find that these low rates bring them some peace of mind.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Prescott Valley

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.

Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley, please visit our Memory Care in Arizona page.

Directory of Winners in the Prescott Valley Area

Prescott Valley-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.