2 Memory Care Facilities in Kokomo, IN
The average cost of memory care in Kokomo is $4,435 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,900. Cheaper nearby regions include Frankfort with an average starting cost of $3,300.
To help you with your search, browse the 8 reviews below for memory care facilities in Kokomo. On average, consumers rate memory care in Kokomo 3.9 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Carmel with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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2 Memory Care Facilities in Kokomo, IN
Bloom At Kokomo
Waterford Place Health Campus
What to Consider About Memory Care in Kokomo
In Indiana, there are roughly 110,000 residents with Alzheimer's disease. Kokomo residents over the age of 65 accounts for 18 percent of the total population, and families looking for memory care facilities for their loved one with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia will find three facilities within the city limits.
Some of these facilities, which are officially called dementia special care units, are freestanding while others are situated within residential care facilities. Residential care facilities with SCUs must have a designated facility director, provide specialized training for staff members and follow specific admission and retention policies for residents with dementia. These facilities are licensed and monitored the Family and Social Services Agency Division of Aging.
- Kokomo's summer temperatures soar into the mid-80s and the winter lows reach the upper-teens, which may make the city an attractive option for seniors who enjoy experiencing all four seasons. The area receives more snowfall than the average U.S. city, however, which may be a concern for families visiting their loved ones in a memory care facility.
- Indiana seniors do not pay income tax on their Social Security income. However, other types of retirement income, including income from pensions and retirement savings accounts, are subject to income tax.
- Kokomo's air quality is fair, which may appeal to seniors who have respiratory illnesses or heart disease. Howard County, which is the county that Kokomo is located in, was given a B for short-term particle pollution by the American Lung Association.
- While Kokomo has a fairly high property crime rate, its low violent crime rate can provide peace of mind for families with loved ones living in a memory care facility in this city. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing low crime, the city's property crime is 59.3 and the violent crime rate is 28.6, compared to the respective national averages of 38.1 and 31.1.
Paying for Memory Care in Kokomo
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Indiana
Memory Care costs in Kokomo start around $4,435 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,048 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Kokomo 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 Kokomo
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 Kokomo
Kokomo 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 Kokomo, please visit our Memory Care in Indiana page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Kokomo
Kokomo-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 Kokomo, IN
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Kokomo
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Review of Bloom At Kokomo
We had a guided tour with Bloom at Kokomo. They were remodeling at that time. It was a very nice facility, beautiful, and they were in the process of remodeling and are just starting up memory care... Read more
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Review of Waterford Place Health Campus
We toured Waterford Place Health Campus about a year or two years ago. We didnt like that place. At that point my husband did not feel comfortable. It seemed nice and well decorated, but at that t... Read more
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Review of Bloom At Kokomo
I was very impressed with the way they conducted the virtual tour at Bloom At Kokomo, taking all things into consideration. The memory care unit is a beautiful facility, and the room was elegant-lo... Read more
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