The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Powell, OH for 2023

Powell, Ohio, is a small city that's home to 13,204 people, 10.4 percent of whom are seniors age 65 and older, which includes those living with Alzheimer's disease. To serve the 220,000 people in the state who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, some assisted living facilities have designated memory care units.

The Powell area is home to 16 memory care units, including two within Powell and 14 in nearby communities. They are licensed by the Ohio Department of Health, which conducts annual inspections to ensure residents have a safe place to reside.

• The weather in Powell is comparable to the rest of Central Ohio. High temperatures in July average 74 degrees, while low temperatures in January are 29 degrees. While the city gets the most precipitation in June, snow is common during the winter months and may, at times, make it difficult for family members to visit loved ones residing in memory care facilities.
  
• Powell's overall cost of living is 22 percent higher than the U.S. average and 31 percent higher than the Ohio average. While this might result in higher memory care costs, seniors should be able to find affordable healthcare options because the cost of health care services averages 3 percent lower than the state average and 8 percent lower than the national average.
  
• The Powell area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as OhioHealth Emergency Care - Powell, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Powell's crime rate is 69 percent lower than the state average and 70 percent lower than the U.S. average, so family members don't have to be overly considered about their loved one's personal safety. Memory care facilities also have extra security in place to keep residents from wandering away from the facility and outsiders from entering.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Powell

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Powell Area

Powell-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.