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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Butler County, PA for 2023

The average cost of memory care in Butler County is $5,948 per month. This is higher than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Butler County

Butler County is located near Pennsylvania's western border and has a population of 187,108, 18.2 percent of whom are 65 or older, the prime age bracket for dementia. Many of those people could benefit from treatment at an Alzheimer's Special Care Unit (SCU), as assisted living facilities that treat patients with cognitive ailments are known in Pennsylvania. The Office of Long-Term Living licenses and oversees these SCUs, of which Butler County has two with one each in the cities of Saxonburg and Butler.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • The overall cost of living in Butler County is only five points higher than the U.S. median of 100. Groceries and housing are 5 points below and above the national average, respectively, while healthcare is very low at 88. Families on a fixed income may notice extra funds after the month's bills are paid, which can be put toward a loved one's care in an SCU.
  • The violent crime rate in Butler County is 30 percent less than the U.S. average of 31.1 at 25.4, and the property crime rate is much lower than the national norm of 38.1 at 24.9. The low crime rates, along with the stringent regulations regarding safety precautions like security cameras and self-locking doors, may allow families to rest easy knowing that their seniors are being taken care of properly.
  • The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania does not tax the retirement income, including pensions, retirement accounts, and Social Security benefits, of those who are aged 60 and above. The state sales tax is also low, and the two tax breaks may result in extra money for memory care.
  • Butler County is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care, such as Butler Memorial Hospital and ACMH Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Paying for Memory Care in Butler County

Memory Care costs in Butler County start around $5,948 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 Butler 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.

Counties in Pennsylvania

Mahoning County

$6,352

Butler County

$5,948

Westmoreland County

$5,869

Allegheny County

$5,838

US

$5,694

Beaver County

$4,550

Clearfield County

$4,525

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Butler County

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

Free Memory Care Resources in Butler County

Butler 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 Butler County, please visit our Memory Care in Pennsylvania page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Butler County

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

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