The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Benton County, AR for 2024

In Benton County, which has more than 35,000 people aged 65 or over, facilities that provide care for seniors are officially known as Assisted Living Facilities or Residential Long-Term Care Facilities. Alzheimer’s special care units (ASCUs) are specialized parts of these facilities that provide memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. An estimated 4,500 seniors in Benton County may require this type of memory care, and there are five facilities in the area that may be able to accommodate them. In Arkansas, ASCUs are licensed and regulated by the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

• While the cost of living in Benton County is 10 percent higher than the rest of Arkansas, the area is an affordable place to live that's five index points less expensive than the national average of 100. The county is affordable due to the low costs of healthcare, housing and groceries, making it an attractive option for seniors.
• Seniors who need memory care in Benton County may benefit from the senior-friendly tax policies in Arkansas. There is no income tax on social security benefits, and income from private or public pensions is only partially taxed. The first $6,000 withdrawn from IRA accounts are also exempt from taxes.
• The climate in Benton County is moderately comfortable with a comfort index rating of 50 out of 100. The county has 47 inches of annual precipitation, and the average high temperature in July is 90 degrees. Due to this heat, families may want to make sure that the memory care facility they choose has reliable climate control.
• Benton County is home to award-winning medical facilities, including those that provide brain health and dementia care such as Northwest Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Memory Care costs in Benton County start around $5,564 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 Benton 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.

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

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 Arkansas page.

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