17 Memory Care Facilities near Dayton, OH

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.

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.

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.

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.