5 Memory Care Facilities near Cleveland, OH

13 percent of Cleveland's population is aged 65 or over, and more than 220,000 people in the state of Ohio are living with Alzheimer's disease. To accommodate these seniors, the Cleveland area offers 18 memory care facilities to choose from. These facilities are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and are commonly referred to as residential care facilities (RCFs) within the state.

• Violent crime rates in Cleveland are more than 400 percent higher than the national average, and while slightly better, property crime also happens more than twice as often as the rest of the country. While living in a secure memory care facility can decrease the risk to seniors, visiting friends and family members may have concerns about their safety.

• Cleveland is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as The Cleveland Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

• The cost of living in Cleveland is 12 percent lower than the U.S. average, which means seniors on a fixed income should have more wiggle room in their budgets. While much of these savings can be attributed to the very low housing costs in the city, health care costs are on par with the national average, which can help keep expenses associated with memory care down.

• The cold winters and lake effect snow can be difficult for seniors to handle, but Cleveland does offer mild summers, averaging in the low to mid-70s for those who are more sensitive to heat. Cleveland gets an average of 61 inches of snow per year, compared to the national average of 26, which could be a concern for seniors who like to go on supervised outings or who have family and friends visiting regularly.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Cleveland

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.

Cleveland 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 Cleveland, please visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.

Cleveland-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.