The Best Memory Care Communities in Miami County, OH

Just over 105,000 people live in Miami County, Ohio, and more than 18 percent of those are 65 years of age or older, which puts them at greater risk of developing a memory-related disease such as dementia or Alzheimer's. It's estimated that there are already around 220,000 people living with Alzheimer's across the state of Ohio, and this number is expected to rise to 250,000 by the year 2025.

To help provide care for these residents, Miami County offers four memory care facilities, all of which are under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Health as Residential Care Facilities (RCFs).

• Miami County has few facilities from which to choose in the event of a medical emergency or illness, with the nearest major hospital specializing in brain health and dementia care located in Dayton.
• Miami County is considered relatively safe when considering both violent and property crime, and the county seat of Troy is safer than 50 percent of cities across the United States. Property crime rates are almost 18 percent lower than the U.S. average, and violent crime rates come in almost 62 percent lower than the rest of the nation.
• When considering a location for memory care, it's important to look at overall cost of living, and Miami County fares well in this category. Healthcare costs are 13 percent lower than the U.S. average and 7 percent lower than Ohio's overall. Utilities, groceries and housing are all also cheaper than the rest of the nation, which may translate to additional savings.
• Ohio, including Miami County, offers some tax benefits for seniors, including no state tax on Social Security income and exemptions which could decrease the tax burden for those receiving IRA or 401(k) retirement.

Memory Care costs in Miami County start around $5,750 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 Miami 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.

Miami 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.