The Best Memory Care Communities in Butler County, OH

Just north of Cincinnati, Butler County sits along the state line between Ohio and Indiana with a population of a little more than 380,000 residents. A little more than 14 percent of residents are over the age of 65, and the county offers five memory care centers to care for patients with cognitive impairments, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In Ohio and Butler County, assisted living centers and memory care centers are called Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) and licensed under that name.

Butler County offers good air quality and received a passing grade for air quality from the American Lung Association. The county received an A grade for Particle Pollution 24 Hour. Seniors, with breathing issues, can flourish in this area. 

• In Ohio, senior citizens enjoy some tax relief, so people with tighter budgets can make the most of their funds. There aren't any taxes owed on Social Security retirement benefits for its citizens. It also offers tax credits for pensions and various retirement funds, such as 401(k) and IRA accounts. 
• The overall cost of living in Butler County is 8 percent lower than the national average but 4 percent higher than the average for Ohio. The cost of healthcare is 1 percent lower than the rest of the state and 14 percent lower than the national average.
• With 9 inches of snow per year and temperatures in the low 20s for most of the winter months, Butler County can be cold. There is an average of 177 sunny days each year in this area, compared to a national average of 205 sunny days. It's a good idea to find a memory care center with protocols to ensure patients don't wander outside.
• The violent crime rate of 38.4 for Butler County is a little higher than the national rate of 31.1. The rate for property crimes is a little lower with a national rating of 38.1 and a 37.8 rate for the county. 

Memory Care costs in Butler County start around $5,205 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Butler 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 Ohio 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 Ohio page.

Butler County-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.