2 Memory Care Facilities in Rogers County, OK
The average cost of memory care in Rogers County is $6,490 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,295. Cheaper nearby regions include Tulsa County with an average starting cost of $5,144.
To help you with your search, browse the 3 reviews below for memory care facilities in Rogers County. On average, consumers rate memory care in Rogers County 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Tulsa County with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Rogers County, call (855) 863-8283.
2 Memory Care Facilities in Rogers County, OK
Brookdale Claremore
Canoe Brook – Catoosa
What to Consider About Memory Care in Rogers County
Rogers County, nestled in northeastern Oklahoma along the Arkansas River, has a population of 86,905, with more than 13% of those residents being seniors in the 65 and older age group. Some of those seniors could potentially be among the 64,000 Oklahoma residents who have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. To care for these seniors, families can choose between the two memory care facilities in the county, located in Claremore and Catoosa.
In Oklahoma, including Rogers County, memory care facilities are known as assisted living facilities and Residential Care Homes (RCHs), both of which are licensed and regulated by the Department of Health.
- The cost of living in Rogers County is 97.2, slightly lower than the U.S. average of 100. Although seniors can also expect to pay less for groceries, healthcare and transportation are more expensive than the average at 112.2 and 111.1, respectively. Seniors and families seeking out memory care facilities in the county might want to keep the higher healthcare and transportation expenses in mind.
- Rogers County has poor air quality. On a scale where 100 represents the areas with the best air quality, the county ranks 52, a full six points lower than the national average of 58. Seniors with respiratory or cardiovascular issues might want to talk to their physician before relocating to the area.
- Rogers County’s low crime rates might interest safety-conscious seniors and their families. The county has a violent crime rate of 12.7 and a property crime rate of 24.4, both considerably lower than the national averages of 22.7 and 35.4, respectively.
- Seniors in Rogers County on tight budgets might find that their dollars spread further. Oklahoma only partially taxes retirement savings account withdrawals and pensions, and doesn’t levy taxes on Social Security benefits at all.
Note: Data reported on this page was updated in 2019 and based on the latest 2018 figures.
Paying for Memory Care in Rogers County
Average Monthly Costs
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Memory Care costs in Rogers County start around $4,570 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,361 per month.
It’s important to note that memory care rates in Rogers 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.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Rogers County
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.
Free Memory Care Resources in Rogers County
Rogers County 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 Rogers County, please visit our Memory Care in Oklahoma page.
Directory of Winners in the Rogers County Area
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Rogers County
Rogers County-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.
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Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Rogers County
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Review of Brookdale Claremore
I like Brookdale Claremore. It's a good place. My husband is in the memory care unit and their aides are very well trained on how they should talk to the residents and how to handle them. They trea... Read more
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Review of Brookdale Claremore
I thought Brookdale Claremore memory care was a nice, and clean place. I was impressed with the employees and the people that I dealt with during my visit. I met some of the staff and I thought the... Read more
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Review of Canoe Brook – Catoosa
My friend's grandma has her own little apartment at Canoe Brook Assisted Living-Catoosa. The staff doesn't seem to communicate with each other very well when it comes down to things, but when we ge... Read more
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