The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Norman, OK for 2023

The city of Norman is a suburb of Oklahoma City and has a population of nearly 123,000 people. Roughly 12 percent of Norman residents are at least 65, the age at which Alzheimer's disease becomes more prevalent. The city supports local seniors who have dementia by offering two memory care facilities, and there are another six just outside the city. 

In Norman, as in all of Oklahoma, memory care facilities are situated within assisted living centers, which are assisted living facilities that licensed to provide assistance with cognitive orientation and services or care for residents with dementia. 

• Any Social Security benefits that seniors receive while residing in Norman are not subject to income tax. While other types of retirement income are taxable, seniors can claim a $10,000 deduction to offset the expense. 
• The Norman area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Norman Regional Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Summers in Norman are hot and muggy with mostly clear skies. The highs reach into the mid-90s and the lows are in the mid-70s, which may be a consideration for seniors who prefer cooler temperatures. The coldest month of the year is January when highs are around 50 and the lows are in the 30s.
• The violent crime rate in Norman is slightly lower than the nationwide average. While the property crime rate is several points higher than the national average, it's lower than regional and state averages. On a scale of one to 100, with one representing low crime, violent crime is 29.8 and property crime is rated 42.1, compared to the respective national averages of 31.1 and 38.1. To keep residents safe, memory care facilities have a variety of security measures in place.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Norman

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.

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

Norman-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.