Memory Care Communities in Olmsted Falls, Ohio

Memory Care costs in Olmsted Falls start around $6,150 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 Olmsted Falls 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 Ohio page.

Some of the 220,000 people in Ohio living with Alzheimer's disease reside in the Olmsted Falls area, where seniors age 65 and older make up 16.8 percent of the city's 8,912 population. To provide a safe haven for these residents, there are 18 facilities with memory care units in the area — two in Olmsted Falls and 16 more located in nearby communities. These facilities are all licensed and regulated by the Ohio Department of Health, which monitors and inspects all assisted living facilities in the state.

• Even though the average cost of living in Olmsted Falls is 7 percent higher than the Ohio average, it's still 2 percent lower than the national average. However, affordable healthcare options might be more difficult to find because the average cost of healthcare services is 6 percent higher than the state average and 1 percent higher than the national average.
  
• The highest average monthly temperature in Olmsted Falls is in 74 degrees Fahrenheit in July. Most of the area's precipitation happens between June and October, so seniors can expect a good bit of rain during the summer months. During the winter, January lows fall to an average of 28 degrees Fahrenheit and snowfall is common. At times, the snow and ice may make it hard for visitors to reach area memory care facilities.
  
• Most memory care facilities in Olmsted Falls have secure buildings to keep residents safe. However, even if that wasn't the case, loved ones shouldn't worry much about personal safety. The overall crime rate in Olmsted Falls is 86 percent lower than state and national averages, and the violent crime rate is 89 percent lower than the Ohio average and 91 percent lower than the U.S. average.
  
• The Olmsted Falls area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Southwest General Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.