9 Memory Care Facilities near Avon, IN
Also serving communities of Brownsburg, Danville.
There are 9 Memory Care Facilities in the Avon area, with 4 in Avon and 5 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Avon is $5,473 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,120. Cheaper nearby regions include Indianapolis with an average starting cost of $5,041.
To help you with your search, browse the 16 reviews below for memory care facilities in Avon. On average, consumers rate memory care in Avon 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Zionsville with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Avon, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 5 Memory Care Facilities in Avon, IN
Independence Village of Avon (Prestwick)
Traditions at Reagan Park
Harmony at Avon
Countryside Meadows
Sugar Grove Senior Living
Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living
Cumberland Trace
The Harrison
What to Consider About Memory Care in Avon
Avon, which is centrally located in a state where it is estimated that 110,000 people have Alzheimer's disease, has an array of resources for families whose loved ones have dementia. This small town has a population of roughly 18,000 people, over 10 percent of which are over the age of 65. To support local seniors with dementia, the Avon area has six memory care facilities, including three within the city proper and three in the surrounding region.
In Avon, as in all of Indiana, memory care facilities are officially called dementia special care units and place special emphasis on staffing, staff training and personalized care plans for residents. Some of these facilities are located within their own building, while others are housed in assisted living facilities. Both types of SCUs are licensed through the Family and Social Services Agency Division of Aging.
- Avon has hot, humid summers with highs in the mid-80s and chilly winters with lows in the 20s. The area gets a few inches less snow than the average U.S. city, which may appeal to families who travel to the city to visit their loved ones in memory care.
- The American Lung Association gave Hendricks County an A for ozone pollution, which may appeal to seniors who have asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis or other respiratory illnesses.
- The overall cost of living in Avon is a little higher than the national average, but healthcare expenses are about 13 percent lower than they are in other U.S. cities. This may appeal to seniors with a limited budget.
- The Avon area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as IU Health West Hospital and St. Vincent Neighborhood Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Avon
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Indiana
Memory Care costs in Avon start around $5,075 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,053 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Avon 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Avon
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Indiana 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 Indiana page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Avon
Avon 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 Avon, please visit our Memory Care in Indiana page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Avon
Avon-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Indiana are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Indiana page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care near Avon, IN
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Avon
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Review of Independence Village of Avon (Prestwick)
Ruth in Admissions is very knowledgeable and caring:) I talked with her about possibly moving my mom from another memory care facility. She actually listened to all that I was inquiring about and w... Read more
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Review of Independence Village of Avon (Prestwick)
My husband has moved into the Independence Village of Avon, and the place is very attractive. They're remodeling, and it's very clean. The staff is very helpful, and informative. And they get to kn... Read more
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Review of Countryside Meadows
My brother was in a nursing home in Florida and we transferred him to Countryside Meadows in Avon. He was placed in the memory care unit and the experience has been like night and day. The folks a... Read more
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