The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Edmond, OK for 2023

Edmond is located in the heart of Oklahoma and is home to a little less than 92,000 people, about 14 percent of whom are over the age of 65. According to the Alzheimer's Association, over 64,000 Oklahomans have Alzheimer's disease, which is a leading cause of dementia.

Families of local seniors with dementia can choose from nearly half a dozen memory care facilities, and there are 11 more facilities nearby. Memory care facilities are situated within assisted living centers, a type of assisted living facilities that are licensed to provide assistance with services or care for residents with dementia.

• Social Security benefits are tax-exempt in Oklahoma, and while other types of retirement income are subject to income tax, residents over the age of 65 can claim a $10,000 deduction. This may enable seniors with dementia to put more money toward the cost of memory care.
• Edmond's overall crime rate is around the median for cities in Oklahoma, with roughly 50 percent of cities in the state having a higher crime rate. However, compared to other U.S. cities of similar size, Edmond's crime rate is significantly lower. This may appeal to families who are helping their loved one move to a local memory care facility.
• The overall cost of living in Edmond is about seven percent higher than the national median and healthcare expenses are roughly 19 percent higher here than they are elsewhere in the country. This may be a concern for seniors who are managing a chronic condition like Alzheimer's disease.
• The Edmond area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as INTEGRIS Health Edmond and OU Medicine, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Edmond

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma page.

Edmond 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 Edmond, please visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.

Edmond-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Oklahoma are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page for more information about these laws.