Memory Care Communities in Oro Valley, Arizona

Memory Care costs in Oro Valley start around $5,325 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 Oro Valley 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.

Arizona has a large number of individuals living with memory-related illnesses. Over 130,000 people in this state have conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Oro Valley, AZ, has a small population of 44,350 residents. Of these residents, 29.4 percent are over the age of 65. Seniors living in Oro Valley who have dementia can receive dignified, quality care from eight assisted living facilities that offer what are known as directed care services. Qualified staff in these facilities provide tailored care for seniors who are unable to recognize danger, express their needs or make basic care decisions for themselves.

• The weather in Oro Valley has hot summers that average a high of 100 degrees in July but is also home to mild winters. With only one inch of snow and an average low of 38 degrees in January, seniors can sit outside and enjoy the sunshine most of the year round.
  
  
• Seniors with a respiratory illness may fare better in Oro Valley, and throughout Pima County, than the nearby Phoenix area. While Phoenix is considered the eighth most polluted city in the U.S., Oro Valley has a fairly good ozone score of C and an excellent Particle Pollution rating of A according to the American Lung Association. 
  
  
• Families and the seniors they care for can make their budgets stretch further in Oro Valley. Thanks to Arizona’s low 0.8 percent tax rate and no social security tax it may be easier for individuals to afford basic needs.   
  
  
• Residents of Oro Valley enjoy a crime rate that is markedly lower than the rest of the nation. The rate of violent crime in Oro Valley is only 20.7 out of 100 compared with the nation’s 31.1 average (one being the safest). Property crime is also decent at nearly 10 points lower than the U.S. 38.1 average.