Memory Care Communities in Oroville, California

The median monthly rate of memory care in Oroville equates to $6,383, coming in below the state cost of $6,563 but higher than the national rate of $5,625. In addition to this, the local rate runs high compared to what facilities in nearby cities charge for care, with fees in Sacramento coming in at $6,531. Similarly, seniors save about $560 per month by choosing care in Yuba City, and in Redding, rates come in $820 below Oroville’s fee.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

Seniors in Oroville pay typical monthly rates of $6,383 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 California page.

At a median monthly rate of $6,383, memory care ranks among Oroville’s more expensive care types for seniors. By comparison, seniors who choose residential care but don’t require memory support pay $5,106 for assisted living. Older adults who live at home pay about $660 less when they obtain non medical in-home care services, such as custodial care, or specialized home health care services, such as vitals monitoring, from private home care agencies. Seniors save about $3,700 by obtaining care through adult day health care facilities, which provide personal care and basic medical support in a nonresidential community setting. On the other hand, nursing homes charge considerably higher fees of $9,201 for around-the-clock medical support.

The California Department of Social Services houses the Community Care Licensing Program, which provides oversight for all memory care communities in Oroville and the rest of California. This department sets minimum licensing regulations related to care planning, dementia-focused treatment and security measures, and it conducts routine inspections to observe day-to-day operations.

• Oroville Hospital sits in Oroville proper and serves memory care residents as a community hospital with dozens of specialties. It has neurology specialists who diagnose and treat neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s, and it offers teleneurology services to promote convenient access to care.

• Out of California’s 58 ranked communities, Oroville’s Butte County rates 32nd in the state for general health. Only 45% of Medicare beneficiaries get an annual flu shot, which may negatively impact infection control measures in memory care communities, and the average life expectancy comes in at 77.6 years, about a year less than the national norm. Fortunately, many memory care communities have on-site wellness services and staff nurses who provide prompt medical support as needed.

• Seniors in California pay state income taxes at rates of up to 13.3% on most forms of retirement income, including withdrawals from retirement accounts and public and private pension income. However, the state doesn’t tax Social Security benefits, and it lets seniors claim double the standard personal exemption through the senior income tax exemption, helping some older adults afford local memory care rates.

• In Oroville, residents spend about 11% more on living expenses than residents in typical U.S. cities, impacting affordability for those considering this city for residential memory care. Although housing, food and utility expenses run high, many memory care communities have flexible payment plans and surprise-free all-inclusive pricing structures to support access to residential care.

• Oroville’s crime rate ranks among the highest in the nation, surpassing rates in 97% of U.S. communities. The city records 47 crimes per 1,000 residents, which runs high even when compared exclusively to similarly sized cities. The city has relatively low-crime neighborhoods for prospective memory care residents and families with safety concerns, including the Mount Ida Road/Miners Ranch Road area and Kelly Ridge.