18 Memory Care Facilities near Mason, OH

Mason, a small city of about 33,000 residents, is located about 20 miles from Cincinnati. About 14 percent of Mason residents are age 65 or older, and there are 19 memory care facilities in the area, including three in the city, to provide services for seniors with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Ohio has approximately 220,000 residents with Alzheimer's disease, so finding a good memory care facility is a priority for many families within the state.

In Ohio, the state Department of Health regulates all Residential Care Facilities (RCF), including those that offer memory care services. Staff members at any licensed RCF that opts to take memory care patients must undergo specific training to care for residents with dementia.

• Mason has no hospital facilities within city limits from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospitals specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Cincinnati.
• The temperate climate in Mason brings distinct seasonal changes throughout the year. Summers are warm and humid, while winters are cold with occasional snowfall. Frequent spring and summer thunderstorms pass through the area. Families considering memory care facilities in Mason should ask the staff about the precautions and procedures used to protect residents from inclement weather.
• The cost of living in Mason is 12 percent higher than the average in the U.S. and 12 percent lower than other cities in Ohio. Health care expenses, a common concern for families budgeting for memory care facilities, are below the national and state averages, so this could help families control costs.
• According to the American Lung Association, Warren County, where Mason is located, has poor air quality based on recorded ozone levels. The air quality in Mason could be a concern for seniors with respiratory health issues.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mason

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.

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

Mason-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.