Memory Care Facilities in Sutter County, CA

In Sutter County, 11.8 percent of people 65 or older have Alzheimer's or another type of dementia. Close to 15 percent, or just over 14,000, of the county's residents fall into this age group, so it's not surprising that many affected seniors and their families are searching for memory care providers in the area. They will find that Sutter County is home to two memory care facilities, licensed as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFEs), that offer compassionate 24-hour care, as well as a variety of activities and amenities tailored to meet the needs of seniors with dementia.

• Sutter County's abundant sunshine and mild winters may encourage seniors to settle in one of the area's memory care facilities. In a typical year, the county experiences 264 sunny days and winters with an average low temperature of 39 degrees. 
  
• The high cost of living in Sutter County relative to the rest of the country may mean that families choosing a memory facility here will have to make their dollars stretch further. Overall living costs in the county are about 21 percent higher than the national average, while healthcare costs are roughly the same as the national average.
  
• The American Lung Association's 2018 State of the Air report links the pollutants present in Sutter County's air, such as ozone and particles, with an increased risk of health problems for seniors. The best way for seniors to mitigate this risk while living in memory care may be to stay inside when the air quality is bad.
  
• The Sutter County area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Sutter Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Sutter County start around $5,230 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 Sutter 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 California 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 California page.

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