Memory Care Communities in La Porte, Indiana

Memory Care costs in LaPorte start around $3,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,743 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in LaPorte 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 Indiana page.

La Porte, Indiana, is a city of about 22,000 people, nearly 18 percent of whom are seniors. In Indiana, it's estimated that as many as 110,000 Hoosiers have Alzheimer's disease, which is primarily diagnosed in those who are 65 and over. La Porte families who have been affected by Alzheimer's and dementia can find informational resources and support groups through the Alzheimer's and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana.

In addition to local support groups, La Porte is home to one memory care facility, and there are six more in nearby cities, including Valparaiso and Michigan City. These facilities are officially called dementia special care units and are located within assisted living facilities or in their own independent building.

• Summers in La Porte are warm and humid with highs in the low-80s, and winters are chilly with lows in the teens. The city gets 61 inches of snow annually, which may impede travel for families visiting their loved ones in memory care.
  
• The American Lung Association gave LaPorte County a D for ozone pollution and a B for short-term particle pollution. This is an important consideration for families whose senior loved one has a respiratory or cardiovascular condition. 
  
• While La Porte seniors do not pay state income tax on their Social Security benefits, Indiana does tax income from retirement accounts and public and private pensions. This may impact how much money can be put toward memory care expenses.
  
• While the rate of property crime in La Porte is quite a bit higher than the nationwide average, the violent crime rate is notably lower. This may provide peace of mind for families moving their loved one to memory care in this city.