Memory Care Communities in Litchfield Park, Arizona

Memory Care costs in Litchfield Park start around $4,080 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 Litchfield Park 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.

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 Arizona page.

It's estimated that by 2020 more than 50,000 residents of Maricopa County will be living with Alzheimer's disease, including residents of Litchfield Park where more than 25 percent of the population is aged 65 or older. There are six memory care facilities in the area catering to people with that impairment and other forms of dementia. These facilities are licensed and monitored by the Arizona Department of Health Services and must provide secure indoor and outdoor areas for residents.

• Litchfield Park's cost of living is rated 126 in the Sperling index, 26 points higher than the national average of 100. Healthcare is rated at 102, which might have a minor influence on a family's budget if a loved one is in a memory care facility.
• The weather in Litchfield Park is hot and dry, with the city only receiving around 9 inches of rain each year. In July, the average high temperature is 106 degrees and the January low is around 41. When touring facilities, families may wish to ask how residents are kept comfortable during extreme conditions.
• Most forms of retirement income are subject to state income tax in Arizona, including money from pensions and retirement funds. Social Security Income is not taxed, and a deduction is available for income from public pensions. Although groceries and prescription drugs are exempt, other purchases are subject to fairly high sales taxes. This may impact the budget seniors and their families have for memory care.
• Maricopa County, including Litchfield Park, received a failing grade in two of the three categories measured in the State of the Air 2018 report. The city has high ozone and particle pollution which can aggravate the health of seniors with respiratory illnesses.