Memory Care Communities in Middletown, Ohio

Middletown seniors typically pay about $481 less per month than the Ohio median and $312 less than the national median, making it a more affordable location. Springfield and Columbus are two nearby cities with lower median rates, which are $738 and $207 less respectively. Lima and Cincinnati are similar in price and higher than Middletown. The median rate in Lima is $438 more and Cincinnati is $520 more per month than Middletown. 

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 median cost of memory care in Middletown is $5,313 per month. This rate will vary based on the location and features of the facility. 

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.

Depending on their needs, some seniors might consider more affordable care options. Assisted living communities typically are the most affordable option with a median rate of $4,250 per month. In-home care and home health care, which may cost the same in some regions, run slightly higher than memory care by about $121 per month. For seniors who need skilled care in a residential setting, a nursing home is the most expensive option at $8,091 per month for a semiprivate room. 

Middletown memory care communities fall under the jurisdiction of the Ohio Department of Health, which oversees all memory care facilities throughout the state. It handles all licensing and inspects residential care facilities in the state. The agency also investigates complaints against these communities.

• Middletown’s cost of living is 22.3% lower than the national average and 5% lower than the Ohio average, making it more affordable for seniors. Living in a memory care community helps control costs, thanks to fixed monthly rates and no required maintenance fees.
• Seniors have access to health care at Atrium Medical Center, which includes a Level III trauma center, primary stroke center and neuroscience department that works with Alzheimer’s patients. Kettering Health Middletown is also an option, offering emergency care and specialties including its brain and spine department, which treats patients with dementia. 
• The crime rates in Middletown are higher than average. Violent crime ranks 35.9 on a 100-point scale compared to the national rate of 22.7. Property crime ranks 95 while the U.S. ranking is 35.4. However, memory care communities are secure facilities with controlled entrances, which gives residents increased security. 
• Middletown experiences four distinct seasons for seniors who like weather variety. However, the average snowfall is only 12 inches, which is lower than the national average of 28 inches. This makes it possible to still get around well in the winter and avoid getting overwhelmed by snow. 
• The air quality in Middletown ranks a little lower than the U.S. average with a rating of 47 out of 100. Many memory care facilities work hard to create clean, safe indoor environments and may include air filtration systems for a healthier environment.