The Best Memory Care Facilities in Vanderburgh County, IN

Vanderburgh County, Indiana, located along the Ohio River near the Kentucky border, has a population of about 182,000 residents, about 16 percent of whom are aged 65 and over. In this county, it's projected that over 13 percent of seniors receiving Medicare benefits have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, compared to the national average of 11.3 senior Medicare beneficiaries. 

To support these seniors, Vanderburgh County has two memory care facilities, also called dementia special care units, both of which are in Evansville. While one of these facilities is independent and only offers dementia care, the other, like many in the state, shares a campus with an assisted living facility.  

• The American Lung Association reports very high ozone pollution levels in Vanderburgh County, giving the county an F for this type of pollution. Particle pollution levels are low, however, with the county receiving an A for short-term particle pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution. Families may want to talk to their senior loved one's doctor to determine how the county's air quality may affect any existing medical conditions.
• In Vanderburgh County, seniors do not pay state income tax on their Social Security benefits. However, all other forms of retirement income are fully taxable. This may affect how much money seniors and families can budget toward memory care services in this region. 
• Over the course of a year, Vanderburgh County's temperatures range from an average of 26 degrees to 90 degrees. The county receives about 46 inches of rain and 11 inches of snow, versus the respective national averages of 39 inches and 26 inches. The area's relatively light snowfall may appeal to families who drive locally to visit loved ones in memory care.
• The cost of living in Vanderburgh County is about 17 percent below the national average, and healthcare expenses are about 19 percent below the nationwide median. The area's low cost of living may leave more money in the budget for memory care expenses.  

Memory Care costs in Vanderburgh County start around $5,346 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Vanderburgh 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 Indiana 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 Indiana page.

Vanderburgh County-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.