The Best Memory Care Communities in Summit County, OH

Almost 18 percent of Summit County's 541,228 residents are aged 65 and older, and many of these seniors are part of the approximately 220,000 people in Ohio with memory-related diseases such as Alzheimer's and dementia. To provide this part of the population with the care they need, Summit County has 17 memory care facilities in the surrounding area.

In Summit County and the rest of Ohio, the Ohio Department of Health is responsible for licensing these memory care facilities, which all fall under the umbrella of the state's designation of Residential Care Facilities (RCFs).

• Summit County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Summa Health and the Cleveland Clinic Akron Campus, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• The cost of living in Summit County, Ohio, is quite good, with the county seat of Akron coming in 19 percent lower than the U.S. average and 10 percent lower than the rest of Ohio. Healthcare and housing costs are particularly low, which may give seniors more room in their budgets.
• Northeast Ohio, including Summit County, gets all four seasons. Average lows in January can drop into the 20s or colder with a decent amount of snow, but summers are usually milder, with average highs only hitting the mid to upper 70s which can be good for seniors who have trouble with the heat.
• The air quality in Summit County gets mixed reviews. Overall air quality is 35 percent better than the rest of the nation, but pollution rates are 135 percent worse than the U.S. average. This could be a concern for seniors who have COPD or heart disease.

Memory Care costs in Summit County start around $5,879 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 Summit 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.

Summit 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.