The 3 Best Memory Care Facilities in Troy, OH for 2023

In Ohio, there are 220,000 people living with Alzheimer's disease, and some of these people live in Troy. The city has a population of 25,865, and 15.7 percent of these residents are age 65 and older. There are three memory care facilities in the Troy area to help seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive issues. All of these facilities, as well as the assisted living facilities in the rest of the state, are overseen by the Ohio Department of Health.

• The Troy area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Upper Valley Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Troy's weather is fairly mild most of the year. In July, high temperatures average around 74 degrees, but it's one of the rainiest times of the year. The winter weather can be harsh, with January lows averaging around 28 degrees. The amount of wind and snow the city sees in the winter can make it hard to drive at times. Because of this, seniors residing in memory care facilities may have less family visitation time during the winter months.
  
• The overall cost of living in Troy is on par with Ohio's average, and 9 percent lower than the national average. Healthcare costs, which should be of concern to seniors and their loved ones, average 8 percent lower than the state average and 13 percent lower than the national average. 
  
• In Troy, memory care units are typically housed within buildings with extra security measures in place to limit the amount of people coming and going on any given day. However, as a whole, the city is a fairly safe place. The overall crime rate is 23 percent lower than the state average and 24 percent lower than the national average.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Troy

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.

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

Directory of Winners in the Troy Area

Troy-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.