7 Memory Care Facilities near Austintown, OH
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There are 7 Memory Care Facilities in the Austintown area, with 2 in Austintown and 5 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Austintown is $7,770 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,000. Cheaper nearby regions include Youngstown with an average starting cost of $5,500.
To help you with your search, browse the 12 reviews below for memory care facilities in Austintown. On average, consumers rate memory care in Austintown 3.8 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hudson 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 Austintown, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 5 Memory Care Facilities in Austintown, OH
Brookdale Austintown
Victoria House
Park Vista of Youngstown
Antonine Village
Wickshire SL of Poland
St Mary's Alzheimer's Center
What to Consider About Memory Care in Austintown
In Austintown, seniors 65 years of age and older make up more than a fifth of the population. Across Ohio, about 220,000 people belonging to this age group have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Many of them will eventually need the kind of long-term dementia care that can be provided by memory care facilities. For families who are considering memory care facilities in or near Austintown, there are at least eight facilities from which to choose.
In Austintown and throughout Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health licenses memory care facilities as residential care facilities, or RCFs. Basic requirements for memory care facilities are no different than for other types of RCFs, such as assisted living communities.
- Austintown is generally a safe community for seniors. The city's violent crime rate is 41 percent below the state average and about 54 percent below the U.S. national average. Property crime is 8 percent below the average for Ohio and 5 percent below the average for the United States.
- With a cost of living that is about 22 percent lower than the U.S. national average, Austintown's affordability makes it an attractive choice for seniors on a budget. The city's living costs also compare favorably to the Ohio state average.
- Seniors in Austintown, as in the rest of Ohio, do not have to pay state taxes on their Social Security retirement income. They do have to pay taxes on other types of retirement income but may be allowed a credit.
- The weather in Austintown can fluctuate considerably depending on the season. The town's summers are humid and hot, with average high temperatures of 83 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters in Austintown can be especially harsh, averaging 41 inches of snowfall and January low temperatures in the teens. To limit risks to their health, seniors may want to stay inside on the city's hottest and coldest days.
Paying for Memory Care in Austintown
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Ohio
Memory Care costs in Austintown start around $6,395 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,071 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Austintown 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 Austintown
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Ohio 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 Ohio page.
Free Memory Care Resources in Austintown
Austintown 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 Austintown, please visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Austintown
Austintown-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care near Austintown, OH
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Austintown
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Review of Victoria House
My father-in-law was at Victoria House. The short time he was there, they seemed very caring. The staff was very good with him. The facility was very clean and neat, and we felt comfortable with it... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Austintown
When my mom moved in to this place about 7 years ago it was so nice. It was clean and smelled nice. The sales person was so wonderful and helpful and the nurses were great. Something happened th... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Austintown
Brookdale Austintown was very nice. They showed us the single person room and it was adequate. It was private pay only and that was the biggest reason why we didn't go there, because we just don't ... Read more
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