2 Memory Care Facilities in Greenville, OH

Greenville, Ohio, located in the Greenville metropolitan area of Darke County, has a population of 22,930, with 19.7 percent of the population being seniors who are 65 or older. Some of those seniors may be dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and may be in need of memory care. There are four memory care facilities in Greenville, with several more in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) in Ohio are licensed as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health.

• The cost of living in Greenville is below the U.S. national average. On a scale where 100 represents the average, Greenville ranks 80.7. Greenville also ranks below the average for healthcare expenses and transportation, although grocery expenses rank above the U.S. average at 102.4. The grocery expenses may be offset by the lower than average costs for healthcare and transportation.
  
• Greenville sees less precipitation than other areas of Ohio. With highs of 84 degrees in July and lows of 18 in January, the area has lower than average rainfalls and snowfalls. Greenville receives 18 inches of rain each year, which is much less than the national average of 39 inches. They also receive 18 inches of snow each year, again, much less than the U.S. average of 26 inches annually.
  
• Social security benefits are not taxed in Greenville, Ohio, although pensions are partially taxed and retirement savings account income is fully taxed. Seniors on a tight budget might want to take this moderately tax-friendly status into consideration when planning their memory care budgets.
  
• Greenville ranks 38.3 for violent crime and 40.5 for property crime, both considerably higher than the U.S. national averages of 31.1 and 38.1. Although seniors living in a secure ALF might not be affected by these crime rates, concerned families should inquire with facility staff about safety measures in place to protect their residents.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Greenville

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Greenville Area

Greenville-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.