4 Memory Care Facilities in Bloomington, IN
Also serving communities of Bedford, Washington.
The average cost of memory care in Bloomington is $4,331 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,120.
To help you with your search, browse the 11 reviews below for memory care facilities in Bloomington. On average, consumers rate memory care in Bloomington 3.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Columbus with an average rating of 4.5 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 Bloomington, call (855) 863-8283.
4 Memory Care Facilities in Bloomington, IN
Gentry Park Bloomington
Cedarhurst of Bloomington
BeeHive Homes of Bloomington
Hearthstone Health Campus
What to Consider About Memory Care in Bloomington
Bloomington, Indiana, is widely known for pioneering the state's first dementia-friendly Lifetime Community District. This community not only provides support for families and their loved ones who are living with dementia but strives to create a safe, informed and respectful environment that promotes a high quality of life. This city is home to a little over 85,000 people, approximately eight percent of which are over the age of 65. To support those living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, Bloomington has four memory care facilities to choose from. These facilities may also be called dementia special care units, or SCUs.
- Bloomington seniors do not pay income tax on their Social Security benefits, but they do pay taxes on income from retirement accounts. Families who are relocating their senior loved one to memory care in this city may want to speak to a tax professional to determine how the state's laws will affect their memory care budget.
- Bloomington's summers are hot and humid with highs in the mid-80s, and winters are cold with lows in the low-20s. The area receives just 16 inches of snow annually, which may make local travel easier for families visiting their loved one in memory care.
- The Bloomington area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as IU Health Bloomington Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Bloomington's property crime rate is higher than regional, state and nationwide averages, rating 51.1 on a scale of one to 100, with 100 representing high crime. However, the city's rate of violent crime rate is lower than the metro, Indiana and national averages, which may provide peace of mind for families who are helping their loved ones relocate to a memory care facility in the area.
Paying for Memory Care in Bloomington
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Indiana
Memory Care costs in Bloomington start around $4,131 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,294 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Bloomington 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 Bloomington
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 Bloomington
Bloomington 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 Bloomington, please visit our Memory Care in Indiana page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Bloomington
Bloomington-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 Bloomington, IN
Other Options in Bloomington, IN
Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Bloomington
-
Review of Cedarhurst of Bloomington
I went to Cedarhurst of Bloomington. The building itself was built with memory care patients specifically. It was like a letter G where there was one long hall, but then there was a space that was ... Read more
-
Review of Cedarhurst of Bloomington
My father was charged $1,000 because he didn't clear out my stepmothers' belongings fast enough, I guess, after she died at Cedarhurst. My stepmother died late afternoon on a Thursday. My fathe... Read more
-
Review of Cedarhurst of Bloomington
Only half of what is on their website about staff, amenities and the facility in general is true. In 2 years we have never had the Director of Wellness share a care plan with us. There is no yoga ... Read more
Helpful Articles
-
8 Things to Do When You First Learn Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's
Practical steps you can take when you're wondering, "Where do I start?" Let reality sink in. Whether you've suspected the diagnosis for ages or it's come as a shock, absorbing the reality a...
-
10 Signs It Might Be Time for Memory Care
Unlike many health conditions, which tend to develop or at least come to light all at once, dementia comes on gradually, and the signs can be confusing and easy to miss -- or misunderstand. And the...
-
8 Red Flags That an Alzheimer's Caregiver Needs a Break
Stress and burnout are the most common problems for those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease. And, in turn, caregiver stress -- the emotional strain of tending to a loved one -- is one o...
-
Memory Care vs. Assisted Living
About seven in 10 adults over 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If your parents or other aging loved on...
-
Memory Care Checklist: What to Look for, What to Ask
Choosing the right residential care facility is hard, and choosing the right memory care facility is even harder. Here are some questions to ask to help make the decision easier. As with any resid...
- How to Find the Alzheimer's Care Facility That is Right for You
-
Paying for Memory Care: 7 Things to Know
A relatively new alternative to at-home care for someone with dementia is a residential community that specializes in dementia care. Known as "memory care" or "Alzheimer's care," such housing is in...