The Alzheimer’s Association reports that 1 in 9 adults over age 65 live with dementia. The risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is much higher for this age group than for younger people. Because about 16% of the 65,365 people living in Lorain, OH, are 65 or older, they face a high risk of developing a memory impairment. According to CDC data, Alzheimer’s deaths in Lorain dropped by about 4.4% between 2016 and 2020, but they still comprised more than 5% of all deaths in the city. Access to quality dementia care can help residents with Alzheimer’s live longer and more comfortable lives.
Memory care communities support seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia by providing them with a safe, comfortable place to live along with 24-hour medical care and monitoring. The highest-quality communities even offer activities and therapies to help slow the rate of memory loss. This guide discusses the pros and cons of living in Lorain as a senior with memory loss and evaluates the cost of memory care and other senior living arrangements. It also provides a list of free memory care resources to help seniors and their loved ones.
"I went to Lorain Estates Senior Living. It was very nice. It was clean. It seemed like it was running well. Everybody knew each other. The only downfall was that it's like an apartment. There are two bedrooms, it shares one front room, and I don't be..."
"I toured Vitalia Active Adult Community North Olmsted. The staff was very nice, very accommodating, and very informative. I liked the food choices and the way that meals were set up, where they could do kinds of things on their own, but it would be m..."
"We looked at Lakeside Assisted Living. We only saw the assisted living apartments, which were beautiful. We love them, and we saw the memory, which is literally through a door. I loved it. It was beautiful and very homey. It looked like a place where..."
"We toured Eliza Jennings Retirement Campus at The Renaissance. The building was nice. It's clean, and they have a lot of facilities. It has a nice dining room and communal areas. The staff was friendly. The place was clean. It was a nice building, bu..."
"My father is at The Belvedere of Westlake. It is better than where he was at. I like it. The main issue was that he could have his pet with him there (because his cat is his whole world and more important than me).
It was a more of a homey environm..."
"My mother has moved into Arden Courts of Westlake. It was exclusively for dementia and Alzheimer's patients, and that is their main focus. They have activities, they have music, and they have arts. I haven't seen any of the physical activities, but t..."
"Our overall experience with Fairmont of Westlake was good. It's a nice place. The staff was great and the rooms were clean. The only thing I didn't like was they didn't have a sink in the kitchenette. Other than that, everything was good. They have a..."
"My wife has been at Vitalia Senior Residences at Westlake for less than a week now. I like everything about it. The facility is gorgeous. The room is big. When I walked in, I got a very good vibe on the whole place. And then I brought my kids over th..."
"I toured Vitalia Senior Residences at Strongsville. The rooms I was not thrilled with because it's just one giant open room. So I wasn't thrilled with the layout of the room, but I like the facility. It was very kind of high-end. They were just very ..."
"I had an in-person tour of Cardinal Court Assisted Living and Memory Care. I was very impressed with everything. They were very thorough in explaining everything to me and very patient. It was a very good tour. The place seemed quite pleasant. The st..."
"It was a good place They had elevator service that was working fine. The dining room was down in the basement, and the meal was good. Everybody seemed like family and were talking to each other and to my sister.
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"I toured Brookdale Westlake Village. I don't live very far from there, and I had no idea about the expansive services that they had. The overall impression of the entire continuum of care was very lively, and the residents were all very happy. The wo..."
"I moved into the Bickford of Rocky River two weeks ago. I like the fact that the staff responds right away, and they're very friendly. I don't have anything bad to say about it. It has a lot of curb appeal. It's super clean. They have excellent food...."
"We went to look at the Symphony at Olmsted Falls. They were very professional. The place is beautiful. Everybody who was living there was smiling and waving. They showed us their menus, which had different options. We passed one room and we saw a cat..."
"I have a friend in Eliza Jennings Assisted Living Community at Devon Oaks. He's been there going on two years now. He is very happy there and he's hard to please. He's doing great there. He loves it. He's very happy with the staff. He's never had a c..."
"I liked all about Kemper House Strongsville. The staff was very friendly and it was very organized. The sizes of the rooms were OK. The atmosphere was fun and nice. The residents were talking to each other. Their courtyard was nice, too. There are ac..."
"I stayed a year ago for two months. The staff was very friendly and helpful. They had three meals a day in a shared dining room. The food was excellent. My only complaint was that their servings were too large. The rooms were very large. The resident..."
"My mom is at Berea Center. I couldn't be happier after multiple other places could not care for my mom. The staff treat me and her with respect. I know it looks older inside because I looked around at other places, but the care they give my mom me..."
"My dad is a resident of East Park Memory Care Facility. So far I see the people are taking care of my dad. They are reasonably nice. I mean, as far as ambiance, it's certainly nice. They are a little bit older, but they keep them up pretty well. When..."
"My wife is at East Park Retirement Community. It is fine. She has been there for two years. They take good care of her and the food is good. They keep everything clean. Everybody seems to be very cordial and seem to be doing everything that is expect..."
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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
Memory care costs in Lorain are slightly higher than the state average of $5,974 and moderately higher than the national average of $5,625. They are also higher than rates found in most of Ohio’s major cities. Columbus has the lowest memory care cost at $5,106, followed by Toledo at $5,274 and Dayton at $5,313. At the southern tip of the state, Cincinnati’s costs are a bit higher at $5,833 but still lower than Lorain’s.
Lorain
$6,175
Ohio
$5,974
United States
$5,625
Columbus
$5,106
Toledo
$5,274
Dayton
$5,313
Cincinnati
$5,833
Paying for Memory Care in Lorain
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.
The typical cost of memory care in Lorain is $6,175 per month, but this figure is just an average. The exact cost depends on factors such as the facility’s location and the amenities offered.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Lorain
In Lorain there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Ohio page.
More Ways to Pay 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 Ohio page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Assisted living offers a more affordable alternative for seniors who need limited assistance but don’t require memory care. It averages $4,940 in Lorain. For seniors who prefer to live at home, in-home care and home health care are less expensive than memory care; both cost $5,196. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,788, and the most expensive is a nursing home, where a semiprivate room averages $8,395.
Memory Care
$6,175
In-Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,196
Adult Day Health Care
$1,788
Assisted Living Facility
$4,940
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,395
Note:Data for Lorain was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Cleveland, was used instead.
Free & Low-Cost Memory Care Resources in Lorain
Seniors in Lorain and their loved ones can access several resources to help them determine the best care options for Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. These programs can provide financial and legal help as well as advocacy services. The following table lists some memory care resources in Lorain along with contact information.
The Lorain County Office on Aging supports the needs of older residents of Lorain and surrounding areas. It partners with local nonprofits to administer services such as nutritional assistance, in-home support and caregiver connections.
The Cleveland-area chapter of the Alzheimer's Association offers support groups and educational resources to dementia patients and their families in the Cleveland area, including Lorain. The organization also works to increase advocacy and awareness of the condition and to push for new research.
The Lorain VA Clinic provides health care services to seniors who served in the U.S. military. Services include primary care, mental health care, women's health care, nutrition assistance and PTSD counseling and care.
The Lorain County Senior Network brings together local nonprofits, charities and health care providers committed to supporting the needs of older adults in the area. Various advocacy services, social services and legal aid providers are counted among the network's members.
Dementia Friendly LIFE is a local organization with several locations near Lorain in suburban Cleveland. Its goal is to bring seniors with memory issues together to participate in meaningful activities. The organization runs several memory cafes throughout the Greater Cleveland area.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Lorain
Memory care facilities in Lorain and across Ohio are regulated by the Bureau of Regulatory Operations at the Ohio Department of Health. This agency inspects assisted living communities to ensure they’re providing a safe and healthy environment for their residents and that all needed medical services are provided efficiently and appropriately.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Lorain
Lorain offers a much lower cost of living than both the Ohio and national averages. On a 100-point index, with 100 representing the national mean, Lorain’s cost of living is 70.9, meaning it’s almost 30% cheaper than a typical U.S. city.0
Health care is also much less expensive than average in Lorain. The city’s health cost index is 84.6 on a 100-point scale. However, the city has a low number of doctors per capita. There are 146 physicians in Lorain for every 100,000 residents compared to the national average of 210.
Lorain is served by Mercy Health — Lorain Hospital, an award-winning facility that is a First Joint Commission-certified stroke center. Mercy also offers top-rated rehabilitation services. Numerous additional hospitals are located close by in Cleveland and its suburbs.
Lorain has an average level of violent crime but more property crime than the national mean. The city’s violent crime index is 24.0 compared to the national average of 22.7, with lower numbers indicating lower crime. Its property crime index is 55.0 compared to the national average of 35.4. That said, memory care facilities typically offer an array of security features to keep both residents and their belongings safe.
Seniors who like watching the seasons change will enjoy Lorain, which offers a true four-season climate. Summers are warm, with July highs averaging 84 degrees, and winters are chilly: the average January low is 19. Sunny days, at 166 per year compared to the national average of 205, are somewhat scarce, especially during the winter months. Lorain receives average rainfall but almost twice as much annual snow as a typical U.S. city.
Ohio is a relatively tax-friendly state for seniors. Social Security benefits and military pensions aren’t subject to a state income tax, though civilian government benefits and private retirement income are taxed.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Lorain
Lorain Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Ohio are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Ohio page for more information about these laws.
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My mom stayed at Lorain Estates Senior Living for two weeks. All of us, the children, thought it was very positive and supportive. The staff members were very attentive and kind. We saw no concerns...
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