Mason is a suburb of Cincinnati that’s home to 34,792 people and has a senior population of 14%. In Mason, cases of memory disease, such as dementia and Alzheimer’s, have been growing in number year after year. According to the Centers for Disease Control, annual Alzheimer’s-related deaths rose from 80 in 2014 to 144 in 2018, an increase of 80%. In comparison, the overall rate of death from other causes rose by only 18.7% during the same period. These numbers indicate that an increasing number of seniors may need professional memory care at some time in their lives.
Mason’s many memory care facilities help keep residents safe and mentally engaged with special therapeutic programming, around-the-clock supervision and security measures to protect them against wandering. This guide includes information about memory care in Mason, its cost compared to other types of senior care and nearby cities, key benefits and drawbacks of living here. It also features available resources for people with Alzheimer’s and their families and a directory of local memory care communities.
6491 Reading Rd., Mason, OH, 45040
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My mother is 95 years old. She had lived in her own home for 14 years after my dad passed. She had a stroke 6 months ago and her ability to live alone deteriorated steadily. We, her children, needed to find the right senior adult facility. We tour..."
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5373 Merten Drive, Mason, OH, 45040
4.6
(8 reviews)
"I toured the Anthology of Mason. It was a nice, new, modern facility, with friendly staff, and the ratio of staff to residents was very reasonable, like six or 7 to 1. And just lots of activities, and interactions with the assisted living side. Th..."
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7495 Central Parke Boulevard, Mason, OH, 45040
4.3
(11 reviews)
"Central Parke was a very nice place. It's very good. They've got nice people. They showed me the memory care area, and it looked very nice. They had a common room and nice dining areas. They have everything you can think of. It's clean, very nice,..."
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5467 Cedar Village Drive, Mason, OH, 45040
4.2
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is now in Majestic Care of Cedar Village. I like it. It's very clean. The staff is wonderful. They're very kind and patient. Those are the two main and important things they have. They provide bathing care, haircuts, and all of th..."
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5535 Irwin Simpson Road, Mason, OH, 45040
4.2
(13 reviews)
"Welcome to The Landing of Long Cove, an assisted living and memory care senior living community in Mason, OH. The Landing of Long Cove offer..."
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7129 Gilmore Rd., Fairfield Township, OH, 45011
4.9
(29 reviews)
"My grandmother moved into StoryPoint Fairfield. It's very clean, very nice, and everyone is very friendly. Her apartment is very spacious. We're able to fit everything that she wanted of her furniture in there. I only helped her move in; I wasn't ..."
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3851 Towne Blvd, Franklin, OH, 45005
4.7
(29 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Spring Hills Middletown. What I liked most about them is it's very clean, and they group them to have them interact, even if it's just sitting. They are not sitting in their rooms all the time, they have them out doing activi..."
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4375 Union Road, Middletown, OH, 45005
4.3
(28 reviews)
"I went to Bickford of Middletown. It's really clean, really up to date, and more like home. The people were great, they were eating when I was touring, they had choices of what they wanted to eat, so that was great, and they were getting ready to ..."
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11320 Springfield Pike, Springdale, OH, 45246
4.4
(21 reviews)
"I completed my tour of Brookdale Springdale. They wanted me to live there, but we couldn't come to an agreement on prices. The staff was very nice. The rooms were very nice and accommodating. The dining area was nice, too. They have patios and the..."
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1410 Mallard Cove Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45246
4.0
(24 reviews)
"My husband moved into Mallard Cove Senior Living. It's three miles from my house, which I love. I like everything. The place is nice-looking and well taken care of. The people there are well cared for. They're content and happy. The people who tak..."
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9090 Montgomery, Cincinnati, OH, 45242
3.7
(25 reviews)
"I like Brookdale Kenwood. It seemed very homey, the way they were setting it up. It was not very large, which is kind of what I was looking for. It is also convenient, but just not as convenient as the other one. It's like two minutes off of Cross..."
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767 Loveland Miamiville Rd, Loveland, OH, 45140
4.8
(12 reviews)
"We loved Magnolia Springs Loveland. The people were nice. Even with COVID we were able to meet the head of all the departments. We really weren't allowed to step inside because of COVID, but when my father-in-law moved from a rehab center to Magno..."
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5531 Chappell Crossing Blvd, West Chester Township, OH, 45069
5.0
(4 reviews)
"A choice of purposefully-designed private apartments, which include: Full bathroom, kitchenette, emergency call response, fire safety ..."
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3455 Nantucket Circle, Loveland, OH, 45140
4.1
(14 reviews)
"My stepmom is now at Traditions of Deerfield. It's very nice. It's decorated great and very comfy. Everyone has been nice, and because she has Alzheimer's, they are working with her. She has some behavioral issues, too. They call me every day and ..."
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150 Rough Way, Lebanon, OH, 45036
4.7
(6 reviews)
"I visited this place and this is as close to being at home as I could hope to find for my Mom. The small size ensures that she would not get lost in a crowd. The bedroom is very close to what she has here in our house and bathroom access is a bonu..."
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3995 Cottingham Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45241
3.9
(14 reviews)
"We visited Cottingham Retirement. The location is fine, but it wasn't very homey. My mom likes homey stuff but this place wasn't very cozy. It was kind of sterile. They have assisted living as well as memory care. The rooms in the memory care sect..."
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3000 McGee Ave., Middletown, OH, 45044
4.1
(7 reviews)
"This community has gone through a change in management in about the last year or so. All I can say is that we saw such a positive impact in the care for our loved one. No place is perfect but I can tell you that the leadership team and the core ..."
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401 Neil Armstrong Way , Lebanon, OH, 45036
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mom will be moving into Traditions of Lebanon The facility seems to be very nice, spacious, roomy, and bright. We chose this place because it's close to home and seemed like it was heading towards being a very good facility for care. I like the..."
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4580 E. Galbraith Road, kenwood, OH, 45236
3.7
(7 reviews)
"I am a family friend of a resident here. They seem to have many different activities going on throughout the day...things like musicians, morning coffee club, various crafts, mass etc. Most of staff is polite and helpful. The layout of the buildin..."
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7200 Heritagespring Drive, West Chester, OH, 45069
4.0
(2 reviews)
"I love that Liberty Place Memory Care is a small community. It has individualized attention and their staff was tremendously caring and well attentive to their residents. The room layout was great, but the view wasn't all that spectacular. It was ..."
READ MOREIn Mason and the rest of the state, memory care facilities are regulated by the Ohio Department of Health. Visit its website to learn more about long-term care regulations, licensing requirements and resident rights. It also provides contact information for residents and their families who wish to file a complaint about a facility.
According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average rate for memory care in Mason is $5,833 per month. Memory care usually costs 20%-30% more than regular assisted living because it includes extra security, 24-hour supervision, cognitive support programming and staff members trained to meet the unique needs of people with Alzheimer’s. The costs below are based on Genworth’s assisted living rates plus 25%.
At $5,833, the cost of memory care in Mason is slightly higher than the Ohio average of $5,794 and the national median of $5,625. In Dayton, prices fall to $5,313, and in Springfield, rates are even cheaper at $4,575. Seniors in Columbus pay an average of $5,106, while rates in Cleveland are significantly higher at $6,175.
Mason
$5,833
Ohio
$5,794
The United States
$5,625
Dayton
$5,313
Springfield
$4,575
Columbus
$5,106
Cleveland
$6,175
Costs for other types of senior care vary in Mason. For $5,148, residents can receive either regular home care or home health care, which includes some therapy and nursing services. Adult day health care is available for just $1,690, and standard assisted living costs $4,666. In nursing homes, semiprivate rooms cost $7,848, while private rooms average $8,760.
Home Care
$5,148
Home Health Care
$5,148
Adult Day Health Care
$1,690
Assisted Living
$4,666
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$7,848
Nursing Home (private room)
$8,760
Note: Data for Mason was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cincinnati, was used instead.
In Mason, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, 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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
Seniors with Alzheimer’s and their families have access to a variety of free resources in Mason and throughout Warren County. Resources are provided by nonprofit organizations and government agencies and may include financial help for low-income households, benefits counseling and information about long-term care facilities.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer’s Association provides a wealth of information for people with memory disease and their loved ones. Mason residents can visit its website to learn about Alzheimer’s symptoms, stages, potential treatments and research projects they might qualify to join. The organization also has a free helpline staffed by volunteers who can answer questions about memory facilities and provide advice for family caregivers. |
| Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio | (800) 252-0155 | The Council on Aging of Southwest Ohio is the designated Area Agency on Aging serving Mason. The COA coordinates local services and gives referrals to programs for seniors with Alzheimer’s and age-related disabilities. It provides long-term care consultations to help families choose a facility and operates the local Aging and Disability Resource Network call center that connects seniors and their loved ones with helpful resources. |
| Pro Seniors Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 488-6070 | The Pro Seniors Ombudsman serves Warren County seniors who are residents of memory care facilities or any other type of long-term care community. The ombudsman informs seniors of their rights as residents and investigates complaints about the quality of care in the county's facilities. Common problems the ombudsman can help with include wrongful evictions, inadequate staffing, poor nutrition services, elder abuse and neglect. |
| Warren County Veterans Services | (513) 695-2717 | Warren County Veterans Services helps veterans file claims with the VA for benefits earned through their service. Staff members can help families understand the benefits their loved ones might be eligible for, such as disability compensation, pensions or Aid and Attendance supplemental payments. Seniors who qualify for benefits may be able to use them to cover some or all of the cost of memory care. |
| Mason Senior Center | (513) 229-8500 | The Mason Senior Center regularly holds a series of educational classes for older adults with Alzheimer’s and their families. These classes provide information about future and legal planning, how to put plans in place and advice for navigating the transition to a memory care facility. Residents with early-stage Alzheimer’s may enjoy some of the center's recreational activities, such as exercise classes, painting, dancing and games. |
Mason Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
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