18 Memory Care Facilities near Dayton, OH
There are 18 Memory Care Facilities in the Dayton area, with 8 in Dayton and 10 nearby.
The average cost of memory care in Dayton is $4,724 per month. This is lower than the national median of $4,900. Cheaper nearby regions include Englewood with an average starting cost of $4,557.
To help you with your search, browse the 38 reviews below for memory care facilities in Dayton. On average, consumers rate memory care in Dayton 4.1 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Huber Heights with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped 8 families in Dayton find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Dayton, call (855) 863-8283.
Top 10 Memory Care Facilities in Dayton, OH
Spring Hills Singing Woods
10 Wilmington Place
Brookdale Oakwood
Laurelwood Senior Living
The Wellington at Dayton
Brighton Gardens of Washington Township
Symphony at Centerville
Brookdale Englewood
Traditions of Beavercreek
Landings of Huber Heights
Danbury in Huber Heights
Preserve at Beavercreek Alzheimer's S...
Elmcroft of Washington Township
Trinity Community at Beavercreek
HarborChase of Beavercreek
St. Leonard
Wickshire Fairborn
What to Consider About Memory Care in Dayton
The Dayton metro area is Ohio's fourth-largest, and according to the U.S. Census Bureau, around 12.5 percent of the city's 140,000 inhabitants are adults over 65. Many of the aging citizens in Dayton have either Alzheimer's disease or some form of dementia and live full-time in residential care. Dayton itself has 21 memory care facilities within the city limits, where Alzheimer's and dementia patients are looked after in safety and comfort by trained staff. These facilities are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health, which licenses and inspects residential care facilities for health and safety, hygiene and quality of care for the 220,000 Ohioans living with Alzheimer's disease.
- Dayton's weather is heavily influenced by generally warm and humid Midwest summers and cold winters. Summer highs in Dayton average 84 degrees Fahrenheit in July and August, but December lows average as cold as 20 degrees, which may be an issue for seniors with asthma or other breathing difficulties. Dayton gets 41 inches of rain per year and 25 inches of snow.
- Dayton can be an affordable place for seniors and their loved ones to live. The cost of living in Dayton is about 9 percent lower than the national average, with healthcare costs coming in 13 percent under national averages.
- Dayton has a high rate of crime, both by national standards and by the standards of other Ohio communities, such as Columbus and Toledo. Violent crime in Dayton is nearly three times higher than that of Ohio's state's average, while property crime is roughly double.
- Dayton is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Miami Valley Hospital and Grandview Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
Paying for Memory Care in Dayton
Average Monthly Costs
Cities in Ohio
Memory Care costs in Dayton start around $4,724 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 Dayton 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 Dayton
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 Dayton
Dayton 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 Dayton, please visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Dayton
Dayton-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Dayton
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Review of Laurelwood Senior Living
My mother is already in Laurelwood Senior Living. I was shown all the rooms that she could be in, between the assisted living and the memory care area. The facility seems to be nice. I don't see an... Read more
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Review of Brighton Gardens of Washington Township
I liked Brighton Gardens of Washington Township. It's a very welcoming and friendly community. Feels like home. It seems to be very secure and they have a nice garden at the back that they can work... Read more
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Review of 10 Wilmington Place
10 Wilmington Place was decorated very nicely. The staff seemed happy, and that's important to me. The rooms were beautiful, but it's just an older building. I have tasted their food before and the... Read more
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