The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Medina, OH for 2023

Of the approximately 26,000 people who call Medina, Ohio, home, about 14 percent are senior citizens over the age of 65. A growing number of them are among the estimated 220,000 Ohioans who have Alzheimer's disease. To help meet the memory care needs of these seniors, Medina and its neighboring towns are home to more than 25 different memory care facilities.

Facilities in Medina, as in the rest of Ohio, which provide memory care services to seniors are licensed as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs). While there are some stand-alone memory care facilities, most are part of larger assisted living communities. Memory care facilities in Medina must follow the same basic guidelines as other Residential Care Facilities.

• Medina is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health such as the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Although its living costs are slightly above the national average, Medina is still a more affordable choice for seniors than many cities across the U.S. Medina's overall cost of living is 3.4 percent higher than the average across the country. Because most of the difference is caused by housing prices, seniors can expect to pay less than the national average for some goods and services, such as groceries.
  
• Tax laws in Medina and throughout Ohio are fairly friendly toward retirees. Although withdrawals from retirement accounts and pensions are taxable, the state does offer credits for them. The good news is that Social Security retirement benefits are tax-free.
  
• Medina's chilly winters, where January low temperatures reach an average of 19 degrees Fahrenheit, may be too cold for some seniors. Summers, by contrast, are warm but not sweltering, with average high temperatures in July clocking in around 83 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Medina

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.

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

Medina-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.