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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Mentor, OH for 2024

 

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, around 6.7 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, the majority of whom are 75 or older. Mentor, OH, has a significant senior population affected by this condition. Seniors compose approximately 22.3% of the city’s 47,000 residents,and per the CDC, the number of local Alzheimer’s-related deaths rose from 129 in 2016 to 140 in 2020. Prevalence remains fairly constant; in 2016, Alzheimer’s was responsible for 6.66% of all deaths, while in 2020 the corresponding figure was 6.07%. Although aging is a major risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s, Mentor’s seniors have several dementia care facilities to support them.

Memory care communities provide specialized care and 24/7 supervision in a nurturing environment. Communities are designed to stimulate the senses, help seniors maintain life skills and slow cognitive decline. This guide discusses how favorable Mentor is for older adults. It also provides information about financial assistance options and affordable support resources and compares care costs in nearby cities.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Mentor

Through the Bureau of Regulatory Operations, the Ohio Department of Health licenses and oversees residential care homes in Ohio. The department's responsibility extends to memory care communities. The bureau ensures that facilities adhere to their licensing conditions and investigates complaints against providers.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Mentor

 

  • Mentor offers a cost of living that’s around 13% lower than the national average. Locals typically see significant savings when it comes to housing, health and transportation. Although Ohio taxes most forms of retirement income, there’s no tax liability for Social Security and seniors receive several tax breaks.   
  • Although memory care in the city is more expensive than the state average, living in a secure facility with trained staff members can provide valuable support for seniors and bring peace of mind to them and their families.  
  • Mentor has fewer physicians per capita than the national average, with 136 doctors per 100,000 people. However, health care costs are almost 17% lower than the nationwide average.
  • UH Mentor Health Center is located in the heart of Mentor, providing convenient access to medical services. As well as being home to several general physicians, the center’s departments include a surgical center, cancer center and laboratory    
  • Safety-conscious seniors may feel reassured by Mentor’s lower-than-average crime rates. The violent crime rate is around half of the U.S. average, and the property crime rate is 2.5 points lower than the corresponding figure for the nation.

Paying for Memory Care in Mentor

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Memory care costs an average of $6,175 per month in Mentor.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Averaging $6,175 per month, memory care is costlier in Mentor than the Ohio average rate of $5,794. It’s also higher than the national average of $5,625. Indeed, Mentor is among one of the most expensive places in Ohio for memory care, topped only by Akron, where average monthly rates run $6,241. Seniors in Cincinnati typically pay around $5,833 per month and those in Springfield generally pay $4,575.

Mentor

$6,175

Ohio

$5,794

United States

$5,625

Springfield

$4,575

Cincinnati

$5,833

Akron

$6,241

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

In Mentor, memory care is around $1,235 pricier than assisted living. It’s also more than home health care and in-home care, both of which share a monthly average rate of $5,196. Adult day health care costs about $1,788 per month, but seniors who need more intensive medical care can expect to pay $8,395 for a semi private room in a nursing home.

Memory Care

$6,175

In-Home Care

$5,196

Home Health Care

$5,196

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$4,940

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,395

Note: Data for Mentor was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cleveland, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Mentor

In Mentor 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, visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Ohio

More Ways to Pay

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Mentor

Mentor's seniors and their loved ones have various avenues of support to help them learn more about dementia and identify appropriate care communities and services. Individuals can contact the following organizations for further information. 

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Mentor

Mentor 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.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Ohio

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Carlton

I visited this facility

Review of Symphony at Mentor

I went to Symphony at Mentor. That place was fantastic, and the staff was magnificent. The layout was excellent. It was spacious. The memory care was a different wing, but it was still not...

Provider response

Thank you so much Carlton, for taking time to share your kind words about Marnie and Laurie, as well as your positive review of Symphony at Mentor. We value your opinion deeply and will share your...

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M.Anonymous

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Enclave of Newell Creek

We moved my Mother into the Memory Care section at the Enclave at Newell Creek from the Assisted Living area this past year. We were hopeful that her needs would be met and the care would be...

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Memory Care

V. Anonymous

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Enclave of Newell Creek

My mom lived in both Newell Creek's assisted living and memory care sections. I will start by saying that in my opinion, behind the veneer of clean and bright public spaces, Newell Creek lacks...

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