The Best Memory Care Communities in Mahoning County, OH

Of the nearly 230,000 people living in Mahoning County, more than 45,000 are seniors aged 65 years or older, and many of these are part of the 220,000 people living in Ohio with Alzheimer's disease. For seniors who need specialized care related to dementia, Alzheimer's or other memory-related disease, Mahoning County offers five memory care facilities. These are all considered Residential Care Facilities (RCFs) in Ohio and are overseen and licensed by the Ohio Department of Health.

• Seniors in memory care facilities in Mahoning County get to take advantage of the tax benefits for Ohio retirees. These include no state taxes on Social Security income, and some seniors may also qualify for exemptions on regularly taxed retirement income such as IRAs and 401(k)s.
• Mahoning County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Mercy Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Mahoning County is quite low when compared to both the state and the national averages, which may be a benefit to seniors living on fixed incomes or families who are helping to pay for care. The cost of living in Youngstown, the Mahoning County seat, is 24 percent lower than the U.S. average and 15 percent lower than the Ohio average, which may translate to significant savings.
• Northeast Ohio winters can be a challenge for cold-sensitive seniors or those dealing with health concerns like arthritis or seasonal affect disorder. The area sees an average of 39 inches of snow, compared to the national average of 26 inches, and gets only 160 sunny days per year, which is 45 fewer days than the U.S. average.

Memory Care costs in Mahoning County start around $6,352 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 Mahoning 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.

Mahoning 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.