The Best Memory Care Facilities in Warrick County, IN

Warrick County is situated in the southwestern region of Indiana with a little less than 63,000 residents and a large senior community that accounts for nearly 17 percent of the population. According to data gathered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, roughly one in 10 seniors who receive Medicare benefits in this county have Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Seniors with dementia are served by the region's two memory care facilities. One of these facilities is in the city of Newburgh and the other is in Boonville, and they are both located within dementia special care units in senior living communities that provide multiple levels of care.  

• Ozone pollution levels in Warrick County are high, with the county receiving a "D" from the American Lung Association. According to the organization, this type of pollution is particularly dangerous for seniors and can worsen the symptoms of some medical conditions, which may be a concern for some families researching memory care here. 
• Indiana seniors do not pay state income tax on Social Security benefits, but all other forms of retirement income are taxed. This may affect how much money can go toward memory care services in Warrick County. 
• Warrick County residents enjoy 202 sunny days and 102 days with some type of precipitation annually. Over the course of a year, temperatures in this county range between 24 degrees and 88 degrees, which is roughly on par with the national average year-round temperatures. As they're researching memory care facilities, families may want to make note of facilities that offer individual climate control in bedrooms to ensure residents' comfort.  
• Overall living expenses in Warrick County are about 10 percent below the national average and healthcare expenses are about 20 percent lower here than they are in the nation as a whole. This may make Warrick County an attractive option for seniors and families with limited memory care budgets.   

Memory Care costs in Warrick County start around $4,437 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 Warrick 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 Indiana 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 Indiana page.

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