3 Memory Care Facilities near Middletown, OH

Fifteen percent of Middletown's 48,823 residents are seniors age 65 and older, and some of those seniors are part of the 220,000 people in Ohio with Alzheimer's disease. To accommodate these seniors, there are two assisted living facilities with memory care units within the Middletown city limits and another one located in a nearby area. 

While crime rates in Middletown are higher than the state and national average, assisted living facilities in the area with memory care units have security in place to ensure the safety of residents, so seniors and their loved ones shouldn't be overly concerned. These facilities, along with the state's assisted living communities, are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health to ensure they meet the state's requirements for quality of care and property maintenance. 

• Ohio is considered to be a moderately tax-friendly state for seniors. While the state does have an income tax rate of 2.97 percent, Social Security income isn't taxed. Withdrawals from retirement accounts are fully taxed, but pension payments are only partially taxed.
  
• Middletown's weather varies throughout the year. During the summer months, the weather tends to be mild with average high temperatures in August at about 77 degrees Fahrenheit. The weather is a bit harsher during the winter, though. Snow is common and the average low temperature in February is 28 degrees Fahrenheit. This could make it difficult for some seniors for families to visit their loved ones in the winter.
  
• The cost of living in Middletown is lower than both the state and national median, which should make it easier for seniors on a low or fixed income to afford necessities. Healthcare costs are about 13 percent lower than the U.S. average.
  
• The Middletown area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Atrium Medical Center and The Christ Hospital Health Network, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Middletown

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Middletown Area

Middletown-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.