The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Hamilton County, OH for 2024

Hamilton County, located in southwestern Ohio along the Ohio River, is home to 802,374 residents, over 13 percent of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Some of these seniors may be among the 220,000 Ohio residents living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or other cognitive impairments. This number is expected to grow by over 13 percent before 2025, and there are 13 memory care facilities in the area to support this growing demographic.

Residential Care Facilities, as memory care facilities are known in Hamilton County and the rest of Ohio, are licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health.

• While Ohio does not tax Social Security income, pensions are partially taxed, and retirement savings account income is fully taxed. Seniors in Hamilton County whose entire income comes from these sources might find budgeting for healthcare tight.
  
  
• On a scale where 100 represents the U.S. median, Hamilton County’s cost of living ranks 91.7. Healthcare, grocery and housing expenses also rank lower than the average, although transportation ranks slightly higher than the average. Seniors living in the county may find that the lower cost of living allows them to have more money available to spend on facility expenses.
  
  
• Hamilton County has a violent crime ranking of 50.8, almost 20 points higher than the national average of 31.1 on a scale where 100 represents the areas with the most crime. The county also ranks 49.8 for property crime, almost 10 points higher than the national average of 38.1. When scouting for facilities, families might want to ask staff about security measures and precautions.
   
• Residents of Hamilton County enjoy a comfortable climate. Summer highs rarely rise above 86 degrees, and winter lows only dip to 22. The area also receives 44 inches of rain and 14 inches of snow annually, compared to the national averages of 39 inches and 26 inches, respectively. Seniors with ailments that get worse with intense heat humidity may enjoy living in the county.  

Memory Care costs in Hamilton County start around $6,527 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 Hamilton 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 Ohio 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 Ohio page.

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