The Best Memory Care Communities in Butte County, CA

Nearly 20 percent of Butte County's 220,000 residents are age 65 and older and may require specialized care for dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects more than 5,000 seniors throughout Butte County. 

Seniors and their families have nine memory care facilities to choose from in the Butte County area when such a level of care is required. These facilities are frequently housed alongside assisted living facilities, as state provisions for both levels of care are similar. Both memory care and assisted living facilities are officially known as residential care facilities throughout California and are regulated by the California Department of Social Servies. 

• The air quality throughout Butte County has been assigned a passing grade by the American Lung Association. However, it's worth noting that the area does have some days with high levels of particle pollution and ozone pollution is generally high, as well. Seniors may find that they experience adverse health effects as a result of breathing the air in Butte County.
  
• The Butte County area is home to world-class health facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care, such as Oroville Hospital and Adventist Health Rideout, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.  
  
• In California, all forms of retirement income, with the exception of social security payments, are subject to income tax at full rates, which are among the highest in the country. Families who are relying on senior income to pay for memory care in Butte County and throughout the state may want to consider states with more senior-friendly tax rates.
  
• The cost of living in Butte County is nearly 15 percent above the national average. For many families, a higher cost of living may be a major deterrent when it comes to memory care in Butte County.

Memory Care costs in Butte County start around $5,678 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 Butte 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 California 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 California page.

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